invitation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: in-vi-ta-tion (4)

English Definition

A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something

Example Sentence

I received an invitation to their wedding.

US IPA /ˌɪn.vəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/