How to pronounce evolves
Say it like ih-VOLVZ. Evolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVZ).
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US American/ɪˈvɑlvz/ih-VOLVZ
UK British/ɪˈvɒlvz/ih-VOLVZ
- ih
- VOLVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evolves 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.
- VOLVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of evolves
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-VOLVZ.
What does evolves mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of evolve How to pronounce evolve
Questions about saying evolves
How do you pronounce evolves?
Say ih-VOLVZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɑlvz/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɒlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evolves?
Evolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVZ). Broken into parts: ih · VOLVZ.
Is evolves 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 /ɪˈvɒlvz/ (ih-VOLVZ).