How to pronounce evolve
Say it like ih-VOLV. Evolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV).
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- ih
- VOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evolve 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.
- VOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of evolve
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-VOLV.
What does evolve mean?
- work out“We have developed a new theory of evolution”
- undergo development or evolution“Modern man evolved a long time ago”
- gain through experience“I acquired a strong aversion to television”“Children must develop a sense of right and wrong”
Where does evolve come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēvolvō (“unroll, unfold”), from ē- (“out of”) (short form of ex) + volvō (“roll”).
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Words that rhyme with evolve
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Questions about saying evolve
How do you pronounce evolve?
Say ih-VOLV. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɑlv/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evolve?
Evolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV). Broken into parts: ih · VOLV.
Is evolve 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 /ɪˈvɒlv/ (ih-VOLV).