How to pronounce evils
Say it like EE-vulz. Evils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evils 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.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evils
American and British speakers say evils in essentially the same way: /ˈivəlz/ in the US and /ˈiːvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vulz.
What does evils mean?
- plural of evil How to pronounce evil
- Synonym of evil eye (“dirty look”).“Don't go giving me evils!”
- Synonym of evil eye (“cursed gaze”).“I saw her trying to give me evils!”
Questions about saying evils
How do you pronounce evils?
Say EE-vulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈivəlz/. In British English it is /ˈiːvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evils?
Evils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vulz.
Do Americans and Brits say evils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivəlz/ and the British form is /ˈiːvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.