How to pronounce evermore
Say it like ev-er-MOR. Evermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- ev
- er
- MOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evermore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- evGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of evermore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ev-uh-MAW.
What does evermore mean?
- Always; forever; eternally.
- At any time in the future.
Where does evermore come from?
From Middle English evermore (written as two words before 14th century), equivalent to ever + -more.
Words that rhyme with evermore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of evermore.
Questions about saying evermore
How do you pronounce evermore?
Say ev-er-MOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛvɚˈmoʊr/. In British English it is /ˌɛvəˈmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evermore?
Evermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: ev · er · MOR.
Is evermore 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 /ˌɛvəˈmɔː/ (ev-uh-MAW).