How to pronounce evolution
Say it like ev-uh-LOO-shun. Evolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- ev
- uh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evolution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- evGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evolution
American and British speakers say evolution in essentially the same way: /ˌɛvəˈluʃən/ in the US and /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-vuh-LOO-shun.
What does evolution mean?
- a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)“the development of his ideas took many years”“the evolution of Greek civilization”
- (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
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Words that rhyme with evolution
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Questions about saying evolution
How do you pronounce evolution?
Say ev-uh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛvəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evolution?
Evolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: ev · uh · LOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say evolution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛvəˈluʃən/ and the British form is /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.