How do you pronounce "invest"?

In American English: /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ (in-VEHST). In British English: /ɪnvˈɛst/ (inv-EHST). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ (in-VEHST). In Australian English: /ɪnvˈɛst/ (inv-EHST).

Is "invest" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ (in-VEHST), while in British English it's /ɪnvˈɛst/ (inv-EHST).

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/ˌɪnˈvɛst/

in-VEHST

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnin·vɛstvest

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