inversion
nounHow many syllables in inversion?
There are 3 syllables in the word inversion.How to pronounce inversion:
Definition of inversion:
- inversion (noun):
- a change in normal word order
- the placement of a verb before its subject
- a reversal of position, order, form, or relationship such as
- something inverted, esp. a reversal of order, functions, etc.
- the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer.
- the process or result of changing or reversing the relative positions of the notes of a musical interval, chord, or phrase
Synonyms for inversion:
anastrophe
antipode
antithesis
chemical action
chemical process
contraposition
contrariety
contrary
eversion
everting
opposite
reversal
sexual inversion
transposal
transposition
upending
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- dominion
- stringendo
- forbearance
- work-sharing
- defecate
- sentences
- divinely
- underdone
- omelette
- machete
- lumbering
- bullion
- overfish
- mutinous
- contumely
- chillier
- blatherskite
- recounted
- fortiter
- centurion
- decorous
- derided
- violins
- realtor
- impotent
- accented
- absampere
- twenty-two
- magician
- surrender
- Melanie
- wheelbarrows
- astronauts
- yesterday
- businesses
- alongside
- rectangle
- holiday
- villanelle
- colourful
- in-between
- completely
- factory
- habitat
- probably
- interest
- anxieties
- anxious
- millions
- wheelbarrow
- … more
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