How to pronounce evasive
Say it like ih-VAY-ziv. Evasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ih
- VAY
- ziv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evasive 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.
- zivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evasive
American and British speakers say evasive in essentially the same way: /ɪˈveɪzɪv/ in the US and /ɪˈveɪzɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAY-ziv.
What does evasive mean?
- Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.“evasive behavior”
- Directed towards avoidance or escape“take evasive action”
Where does evasive come from?
From French évasif, from Latin ēvādō.
Questions about saying evasive
How do you pronounce evasive?
Say ih-VAY-ziv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈveɪzɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈveɪzɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evasive?
Evasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ih · VAY · ziv.
Do Americans and Brits say evasive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈveɪzɪv/ and the British form is /ɪˈveɪzɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.