Inviting someone who might say no

1. inviteˌɪnˈvaɪtverb

   To ask somebody to come to something.

   As a verb the stress is on the second syllable: in-VITE.

2. busyˈbɪziadjective

   Having a lot to do.

   The U is an I sound: BIZ-y.

3. joindʒɔɪnverb

   To come and be part of something.

4. perhapspərˈhæpsadverb

   Maybe.

   Stress the second syllable: per-HAPS.

5. welcomeˈwelkəmadjective

   Wanted and gladly received.

6. pressureˈpreʃərnoun

   A feeling of being pushed to do something.

   Two syllables and the SS is SH: PRESH-er.

7. convenientkənˈviːnjəntadjective

   Easy for somebody to manage.

   Stress the second syllable: con-VEEN-ient.

8. anotherəˈnʌðəradjective

   One more, or a different one.

9. honestˈɑːnəstadjective

   Saying what is really true.

   The H is silent: ON-ist.

10. preferprəˈfɜːrverb

    To like one thing more than another.

    Stress the second syllable: pre-FER.

Sentences

1. I wanted to invite you at the weekend.
2. If you are busy that is completely fine.
3. Would you like to join us later?
4. Perhaps another weekend would suit you better.
5. You are very welcome to bring someone.
6. There is really no pressure at all.
7. Whatever is convenient for you works.
8. We could do it another time instead.
9. Just be honest if you would rather not.
10. Would you prefer somewhere closer to home?