How to pronounce everywhere
Say it like EV-ree-wair. Everywhere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- ree
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Everywhere 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of everywhere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EV-rih-wair.
What does everywhere mean?
- to or in any or all places“You find fast food stores everywhere”“people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem”
Where does everywhere come from?
From Middle English eauerihwer, from Old English æfre + gehwær.
Questions about saying everywhere
How do you pronounce everywhere?
Say EV-ree-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvriˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in everywhere?
Everywhere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · ree · wair.
Is everywhere 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 /ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə/ (EV-rih-wair).