How to pronounce evens
Say it like EE-vunz. Evens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- vunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evens 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.
- vunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evens
American and British speakers say evens in essentially the same way: /ˈivənz/ in the US and /ˈiːvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vunz.
What does evens mean?
- plural of even How to pronounce even
- odds of 1:1; even money“This horse is worth backing at evens.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of even How to pronounce even
Words that rhyme with evens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of evens.
Questions about saying evens
How do you pronounce evens?
Say EE-vunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈivənz/. In British English it is /ˈiːvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evens?
Evens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vunz.
Do Americans and Brits say evens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivənz/ and the British form is /ˈiːvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.