How to Pronounce "invasions"
word
ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz
in-VAY-zhunz
ɪnvˈeɪʒənz
in-VAY-zhunz
Definition
Times when a country, area, or group is entered and taken over by an outside force, usually by an army. Can also refer to unwanted entry in other contexts, such as pests or privacy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz
British English
ɪnvˈeɪʒənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VAY-zhunz
UK
in-VAY-zhunz
Listen in Context
The country faced many invasions in the past.
The history book describes the invasions of Rome.
There have been several invasions of privacy this year.
We learned about the Viking invasions in class today.