How to pronounce evenly
Say it like EE-vun-lee. Evenly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- vun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evenly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of evenly
American and British speakers say evenly in essentially the same way: /ˈivənli/ in the US and /ˈiːvənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vun-lee.
What does evenly mean?
- in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way“a class evenly divided between girls and boys”“they split their winnings equally”
- in a level and regular way
Where does evenly come from?
From Middle English evenly, evenliche, from Old English efenlīċe (“evenly, alike, equally”), equivalent to even + -ly.
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Questions about saying evenly
How do you pronounce evenly?
Say EE-vun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈivənli/. In British English it is /ˈiːvənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evenly?
Evenly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say evenly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivənli/ and the British form is /ˈiːvənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.