How to pronounce Everest
Say it like EV-uh-rust. Everest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- uh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Everest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Everest
American and British speakers say Everest in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvərəst/ in the US and /ˈɛvərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-uh-rist.
What does Everest mean?
- A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal.
Where does Everest come from?
Mountain named after Sir George Everest.
Questions about saying Everest
How do you pronounce Everest?
Say EV-uh-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvərəst/. In British English it is /ˈɛvərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Everest?
Everest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · uh · rust.
Do Americans and Brits say Everest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvərəst/ and the British form is /ˈɛvərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.