How to Pronounce "invention"
word
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/
in-VEN-shuhn
/ɪnvˈɛnʃən/
in-VEN-shuhn
Definition
An invention is something new that someone creates for the first time, especially a machine, device, or useful idea. It can also mean the act of creating that new thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛnʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VEN-shuhn
UK
in-VEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
The light bulb was an important invention.
Her invention helps people cook faster.
This invention changed the way we travel.
Honestly, the smartphone might be the most useful invention of our time.