How to pronounce evert
Say it like ee-VURT. Evert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- ee
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of evert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-VURT.
What does evert mean?
- To turn inside out (like a pocket being emptied) or outwards.
Where does evert come from?
From Late Latin ēvertere (“to turn (an item of clothing) inside out”), Latin ēvertere, present active infinitive of ēvertō (“to turn upside down; to overturn; to reverse”), from ē- (variant of ex- (prefix meaning ‘out, away’)) + vertō (“to
Words that rhyme with evert
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Questions about saying evert
How do you pronounce evert?
Say ee-VURT. The American pronunciation is /iˈvɝt/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evert?
Evert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: ee · VURT.
Is evert 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 /ɪˈvɜːt/ (ih-VURT).