How to pronounce evanesce
Say it like ee-vuh-NES. Evanesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- ee
- vuh
- NES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evanesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of evanesce
American and British speakers say evanesce in essentially the same way: /ˌivəˈnɛs/ in the US and /ˌiːvəˈnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-vuh-NES.
What does evanesce mean?
- To disappear into a mist or dissipate in vapor“All his cares evanesced.”
- To transition from the solid state to gaseous state without ever becoming a liquid
Where does evanesce come from?
From Latin evanescere (“to vanish”).
Words that rhyme with evanesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of evanesce.
Questions about saying evanesce
How do you pronounce evanesce?
Say ee-vuh-NES. The American pronunciation is /ˌivəˈnɛs/. In British English it is /ˌiːvəˈnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evanesce?
Evanesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: ee · vuh · NES.
Do Americans and Brits say evanesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌivəˈnɛs/ and the British form is /ˌiːvəˈnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.