How to pronounce evildoer
Say it like EE-vul-doo-er. Evildoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- vul
- doo
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evildoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of evildoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-vul-doo-uh.
What does evildoer mean?
- A person who performs evil acts.
Where does evildoer come from?
From Middle English yvel doer; equivalent to evil + doer.
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Questions about saying evildoer
How do you pronounce evildoer?
Say EE-vul-doo-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈivəlˌduɚ/. In British English it is /ˈiːvəlˌduːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evildoer?
Evildoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vul · doo · er.
Is evildoer 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 /ˈiːvəlˌduːə/ (EE-vul-doo-uh).