How to Pronounce "invokes"
word
ˌɪnˈvoʊks
in-VOHKS
ɪnvˈəʊks
in-VOHKS
Definition
To call on something for support or to cause something to happen, often used for invoking an authority, law, feeling, or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈvoʊks
British English
ɪnvˈəʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VOHKS
UK
in-VOHKS
Listen in Context
The lawyer invokes the new law to support her case.
This music invokes happy memories of my childhood.
He invokes his right to remain silent.
Sometimes a scent invokes powerful emotions you forgot you had.