How to pronounce every
Say it like EV-uh-ree. Every has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Every 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of every
American and British speakers say every in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvəri/ in the US and /ˈɛvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-uh-ree.
What does every mean?
- (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception“every person is mortal”“every party is welcome”
- each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified“every third seat”“every two hours”
Where does every come from?
Inherited from Middle English every, everich, everych, from Old English ǣfre ǣlċ, ǣfre ǣġhwelċ.
Words that rhyme with every
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of every.
Questions about saying every
How do you pronounce every?
Say EV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvəri/. In British English it is /ˈɛvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in every?
Every has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say every the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvəri/ and the British form is /ˈɛvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.