How to pronounce evitable
Say it like EV-ih-tuh-bul. Evitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- ih
- tuh
- bul
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- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evitable 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EV-ih-tuh-bul.
What does evitable mean?
- Possible to avoid; avertible.“The tragic consequences were evitable.”
Where does evitable come from?
From Middle French evitable (modern French évitable), from Latin ēvītābilis (“avoidable”), from ēvītō (“to avoid”) + -bilis (“-able”, able or worthy to be).
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Questions about saying evitable
How do you pronounce evitable?
Say EV-ih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛvɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evitable?
Evitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · ih · tuh · bul.
Is evitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛvɪtəbəl/ (EV-ih-tuh-bul).