How to pronounce eventual
Say it like uh-VEN-choo-ul. Eventual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- uh
- VEN
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eventual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eventual
American and British speakers say eventual in essentially the same way: /əˈvɛntʃuəl/ in the US and /ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VEN-choo-ul.
What does eventual mean?
- expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating“hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue”“if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market”
Where does eventual come from?
From event + -ual; compare French éventuel.
Questions about saying eventual
How do you pronounce eventual?
Say uh-VEN-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɛntʃuəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eventual?
Eventual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: uh · VEN · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say eventual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvɛntʃuəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.