How to pronounce evangelize
Say it like ih-VAN-juh-lyze. Evangelize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN).
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- ih
- VAN
- juh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evangelize 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.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of evangelize
American and British speakers say evangelize in essentially the same way: /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAN-juh-lyze.
What does evangelize mean?
- To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.
- To preach any ideology to those who have not yet been converted to it.
- To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others; to promote.
Questions about saying evangelize
How do you pronounce evangelize?
Say ih-VAN-juh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evangelize?
Evangelize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN). Broken into parts: ih · VAN · juh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say evangelize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈvændʒəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.