How to pronounce evergreens
Say it like EV-er-greenz. Evergreens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- er
- greenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evergreens 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.
- greenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of evergreens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EV-uh-greenz.
What does evergreens mean?
- plural of evergreen How to pronounce evergreen
- third-person singular simple present indicative of evergreen How to pronounce evergreen
Questions about saying evergreens
How do you pronounce evergreens?
Say EV-er-greenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvɚˌɡrinz/. In British English it is /ˈɛvəˌɡriːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evergreens?
Evergreens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · er · greenz.
Is evergreens 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 /ˈɛvəˌɡriːnz/ (EV-uh-greenz).