How to pronounce evidence
Say it like EV-uh-duns. Evidence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- uh
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evidence 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.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evidence
American and British speakers say evidence in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvədəns/ in the US and /ˈɛvɪdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-ih-duns.
What does evidence mean?
- your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief“the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling”
- an indication that makes something evident“his trembling was evidence of his fear”
- (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes“His high fever attested to his illness”“The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication”
- provide evidence for“The blood test showed that he was the father”“Her behavior testified to her incompetence”
- give evidence“he was telling on all his former colleague”
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Questions about saying evidence
How do you pronounce evidence?
Say EV-uh-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvədəns/. In British English it is /ˈɛvɪdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evidence?
Evidence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · uh · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say evidence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvədəns/ and the British form is /ˈɛvɪdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.