How to pronounce Evansville
Say it like EV-unz-vil. Evansville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- unz
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evansville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Evansville
American and British speakers say Evansville in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/ in the US and /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-unz-vil.
What does Evansville mean?
- a city in southwestern Indiana on the Ohio River
Questions about saying Evansville
How do you pronounce Evansville?
Say EV-unz-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Evansville?
Evansville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · unz · vil.
Do Americans and Brits say Evansville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɛvənzˌvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.