How to pronounce evocative
Say it like ih-VAH-kuh-tiv. Evocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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- ih
- VAH
- kuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evocative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evocative
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-VOK-uh-tiv.
What does evocative mean?
- That evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.
Where does evocative come from?
From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”).
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Words that rhyme with evocative
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Questions about saying evocative
How do you pronounce evocative?
Say ih-VAH-kuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɑkətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evocative?
Evocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: ih · VAH · kuh · tiv.
Is evocative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/ (ih-VOK-uh-tiv).