How to pronounce evoke
Say it like ih-VOHK. Evoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK).
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- ih
- VOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evoke 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.
- VOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of evoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-VOHK.
What does evoke mean?
- To call out; to draw out or bring forth.
- To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.“Being here evokes long forgotten memories.”
- To elicit a response.
Where does evoke come from?
From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocō (“to call out, summon”), from ex (“out”) and vocō (“call”).
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Questions about saying evoke
How do you pronounce evoke?
Say ih-VOHK. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvoʊk/. In British English it is /ɪˈvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evoke?
Evoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK). Broken into parts: ih · VOHK.
Is evoke 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 /ɪˈvəʊk/ (ih-VOHK).