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How to pronounce involvement

involvement
/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Involvement, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

I heard of his involvement in crime.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce involvement?

Involvement is pronounced /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in involvement?

Involvement has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in involvement?

The second syllable: /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/.

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