How To Pronounce Inverse
inverse
In British English, inverse is pronounced /ˈɪn.vɜːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɪ̃n.vɜːʴs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ɪnˈvɝːs/.
Inverse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Inverse has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Inverse
How do you pronounce inverse in British English?
In British English, inverse is pronounced /ˈɪn.vɜːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɪ̃n.vɜːʴs].
How do you pronounce inverse in American English?
In American English, inverse is pronounced /ɪnˈvɝːs/.
How many syllables are in inverse?
Inverse has two syllables, /ɪn/ + /vɜːs/.
Where is the stress in inverse?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɪn/.
Do British and American English pronounce inverse the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɪn.vɜːs/ and American English has /ɪnˈvɝːs/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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