How to pronounce evacuating
Say it like ih-VAK-yuh-way-ting. Evacuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAK).
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- ih
- VAK
- yuh
- way
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evacuating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evacuating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-VAK-yuh-way-ting.
What does evacuating mean?
- present participle and gerund of evacuate How to pronounce evacuate
Questions about saying evacuating
How do you pronounce evacuating?
Say ih-VAK-yuh-way-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvækjəˌweɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈvækjəˌweɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evacuating?
Evacuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAK). Broken into parts: ih · VAK · yuh · way · ting.
Is evacuating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈvækjəˌweɪtɪŋ/ (ih-VAK-yuh-way-ting).