How to pronounce evolving
Say it like ih-VOL-ving. Evolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- ih
- VOL
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evolving 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.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evolving
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-VOL-ving.
What does evolving mean?
- present participle and gerund of evolve How to pronounce evolve
Words that rhyme with evolving
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Questions about saying evolving
How do you pronounce evolving?
Say ih-VOL-ving. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evolving?
Evolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: ih · VOL · ving.
Is evolving 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 /ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/ (ih-VOL-ving).