How to pronounce evading
Say it like ih-VAY-ding. Evading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ih
- VAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evading 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evading
American and British speakers say evading in essentially the same way: /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAY-ding.
What does evading mean?
- present participle and gerund of evade How to pronounce evade
Words that rhyme with evading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of evading.
Questions about saying evading
How do you pronounce evading?
Say ih-VAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evading?
Evading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ih · VAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say evading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.