English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Even Pronunciation
Even is pronounced EE-vin, IPA /ˈivɪn/.
EE-vin
US /ˈivɪn/ · UK /ˈiːvən/
Syllables: EE · vin (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and adverb: Level and smooth, equal in amount, or used to stress something unexpected.
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Even in a Sentence
- Spread the gravel in an even layer.
- The scores were even at half time.
- She did not even look up from the page.
Common Mispronunciations of Even
Not EE-ven
The second beat empties out, and dictionaries split between the i of sit and a plain uh for it.
Not EH-vuhn
This first vowel is long, the ee of see, which is what keeps even clear of ever.
Tip: Evenly, evenness and even all hold that long opening vowel.
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