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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Start with 'in' - keep the mouth relaxed.
Step 2: Emphasize the 'v' sound lightly touching the bottom lip with the top teeth.
Step 3: End with 'volve' - the 'o' sounds like 'ah'.
mispronouncing (in-vo-lve)
adding an extra syllable (in-vol-ved)
changing the vowel sound (in-vool-ve)
Step 1: Start with 'in' - relax the mouth.
Step 2: Produce 'v' by lightly touching the bottom lip with the top teeth.
Step 3: End with 'volve' - round your lips for the 'o' sound.
mispronouncing (in-vo-lve)
adding an extra syllable (in-vol-ved)
changing the vowel sound (in-vool-ve)
Without the 'v', it can sound like a different word.
No, it is more open in AmE and rounded in BrE.
The stress is on the second syllable: 'volve'.
To include someone or something in an activity or situation.
/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/
The act of being involved
/ɪnˈvɑlvd/
Included in something
/ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/
The action of involving
- different endings 'volve' vs. 'v-ment'.
- 'volve' vs. 'volved' at the end.
- 'volve' vs. 'volving'.
Be consistent with how you pronounce the 'o' sound to avoid confusion.
Practice the 'v' sound by touching your bottom lip with your top teeth.
