How to pronounce evidentiary
Say it like ev-ih-DEN-shee-er-ee. Evidentiary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- ev
- ih
- DEN
- shee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evidentiary 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of evidentiary
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: ev-ih-DEN-shuh-ree.
What does evidentiary mean?
- Of or pertaining to evidence.“Evidentiary investigations are common in legal proceedings.”
Where does evidentiary come from?
From Latin ēvidentia + -ary.
Questions about saying evidentiary
How do you pronounce evidentiary?
Say ev-ih-DEN-shee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evidentiary?
Evidentiary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: ev · ih · DEN · shee · er · ee.
Is evidentiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri/ (ev-ih-DEN-shuh-ree).