How to pronounce evasion
Say it like ih-VAY-zhun. Evasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
- ih
- VAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evasion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evasion
American and British speakers say evasion in essentially the same way: /ɪˈveɪʒən/ in the US and /ɪˈveɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAY-zhun.
What does evasion mean?
- The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.
Where does evasion come from?
From Middle French évasion, from Late Latin evasionem (accusative of evasio).
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Words that rhyme with evasion
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Questions about saying evasion
How do you pronounce evasion?
Say ih-VAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈveɪʒən/. In British English it is /ɪˈveɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evasion?
Evasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ih · VAY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say evasion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈveɪʒən/ and the British form is /ɪˈveɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.