How to pronounce evocation
Say it like ee-voh-KAY-shun. Evocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ee
- voh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evocation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-voh-KAY-shun.
What does evocation mean?
- The act of calling out or forth, or evoking.
Where does evocation come from?
From Middle French évocation.
Words that rhyme with evocation
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Questions about saying evocation
How do you pronounce evocation?
Say ee-voh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌivoʊˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːvəʊˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evocation?
Evocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ee · voh · KAY · shun.
Is evocation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌiːvəʊˈkeɪʃən/ (ee-voh-KAY-shun).