How to pronounce evade
Say it like ih-VAYD. Evade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD).
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- ih
- VAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evade 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.
- VAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of evade
American and British speakers say evade in essentially the same way: /ɪˈveɪd/ in the US and /ɪˈveɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAYD.
What does evade mean?
- To get away from by cunning; to avoid by using dexterity, subterfuge, address, or ingenuity; to cleverly escape from.“He evaded his opponent's blows.”
- To escape; to slip away;, sometimes with from.
- To attempt to escape; to practice artifice or sophistry, for the purpose of eluding.
Where does evade come from?
From Middle French évader, from Latin ēvādō (“to pass or go over; flee”), from ē (“out of, from”) + vādō (“to go; walk”).
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Words that rhyme with evade
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Questions about saying evade
How do you pronounce evade?
Say ih-VAYD. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈveɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈveɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evade?
Evade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD). Broken into parts: ih · VAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say evade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈveɪd/ and the British form is /ɪˈveɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.