How to pronounce evidently
Say it like EV-uh-dunt-lee. Evidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- uh
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evidently 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of evidently
American and British speakers say evidently in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvədəntli/ in the US and /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-ih-dunt-lee.
What does evidently mean?
- unmistakably (plain is often used informally for plainly)“the answer is obviously wrong”“she was in bed and evidently in great pain”
Where does evidently come from?
From Middle English evidently, evydently; equivalent to evident + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying evidently
How do you pronounce evidently?
Say EV-uh-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvədəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɛvɪdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evidently?
Evidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · uh · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say evidently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvədəntli/ and the British form is /ˈɛvɪdəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.