How to pronounce event
Say it like ih-VENT. Event has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT).
- ih
- VENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the second syllable: 'ih-VENT'.
Event 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.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of event
American and British speakers say event in essentially the same way: /ɪˈvɛnt/ in the US and /ɪˈvɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VENT.
What does event mean?
- An occurrence; something that happens.“In the event of strong wind…”
- A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)“I went to an event in San Francisco last week.”
- One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.
Where does event come from?
From Middle French event, from Latin ēventus (“an event, occurrence”), from ēveniō (“to happen, to fall out, to come out”), from ē (“out of, from”), short form of ex + veniō (“come”); related to venture, advent, convent, invent, convene, evene, etc.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with event
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of event.
Questions about saying event
How do you pronounce event?
Say ih-VENT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɛnt/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in event?
Event has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT). Broken into parts: ih · VENT.
Do Americans and Brits say event the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈvɛnt/ and the British form is /ɪˈvɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.