How to pronounce evokes
Say it like ih-VOHKS. Evokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKS).
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- ih
- VOHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evokes 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.
- VOHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of evokes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-VOHKS.
What does evokes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of evoke How to pronounce evoke
Words that rhyme with evokes
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Questions about saying evokes
How do you pronounce evokes?
Say ih-VOHKS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvoʊks/. In British English it is /ɪˈvəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evokes?
Evokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHKS). Broken into parts: ih · VOHKS.
Is evokes 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 /ɪˈvəʊks/ (ih-VOHKS).