English pronunciation · Words Starting with E

Every Pronunciation

Every is pronounced E-ver-ee, IPA /ˈɛvɝi/.

E-ver-ee

US /ˈɛvɝi/  ·  UK /ˈɛvri/

Syllables: E · ver · ee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

determiner: Each one of a group, considered without exception.

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Every in a Sentence

  • Every seat was taken by half past seven.
  • She rings every Sunday.
  • Not every shop takes cards here.

Common Mispronunciations of Every

Not EE-vuh-ree

The first vowel is the short e of egg. A long ee would suggest the unrelated word eve.

Not e-VE-ree

Front stress is fixed, and the syllables after it are both light.

Tip: Most British speakers say two syllables, EV-ree, and most Americans three, E-ver-ee.

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