How to Pronounce “evasive”
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- American (US)
- /ɪˈveɪsɪv/
- British (UK)
- /ɪˈveɪsɪv/
What “evasive” means
adjective — Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
Example: evasive behaviour.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “evasive” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “evasive” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "evasive" mean?
evasive (adjective): Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself. For example — evasive behaviour.
How do you pronounce "evasive" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "evasive", /ɪˈveɪsɪv/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "evasive"?
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/ in American English, /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "evasive"?
“evasive” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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