How to Pronounce "investment"
word
in-VEST-muhnt
in-VEST-muhnt
Definition
The act of putting money, time, or effort into something with the hope of getting a benefit or profit later. It is often used for finance, but it can also describe a strong commitment to a person, project, or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VEST-muhnt
UK
in-VEST-muhnt
Listen in Context
Buying that apartment was a good investment.
Education is an investment in your future.
The company made a large investment in new machines.
It seemed expensive at first, but it's already paying off as an investment.