How to Pronounce “eventually”

American (US)

/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/

British (UK)

/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/

adverb — In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

Example: Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.

Where the stress falls. “eventually” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ 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.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "eventually" mean?

eventually (adverb): In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks. For example — Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.

How do you pronounce "eventually" in American vs British English?

American English: /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/. British English: /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "eventually"?

/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ in American English, /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "eventually"?

“eventually” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ 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.