How to pronounce everglades
Say it like EV-er-glaydz. Everglades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- er
- glaydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Everglades 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- glaydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of everglades
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EV-uh-glaydz.
What does everglades mean?
- plural of everglade
Questions about saying everglades
How do you pronounce everglades?
Say EV-er-glaydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvɚˌɡleɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈɛvəˌɡleɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in everglades?
Everglades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · er · glaydz.
Is everglades pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛvəˌɡleɪdz/ (EV-uh-glaydz).