How to Pronounce Evacuating

To pronounce "evacuating", say EV-ac-uat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

EV-ac-uat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “evacuating”

"evacuating" has 4 syllables: ev-ac-uat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does evacuating mean?

verb

  1. To leave or withdraw from; to quit; to retire from

    “The firefighters told us to evacuate the area as the flames approached.”

  2. To cause to leave or withdraw from.

    “The firefighters decided to evacuate all the inhabitants from the street.”

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Words that rhyme with evacuating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

eliminateexhaustemptyvoidcarryingclearingdeportdeportation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evacuating"?▾

"Evacuating" has 4 syllables: ev · ac · uat · ing.

What does "evacuating" mean?▾

Evacuating: To leave or withdraw from; to quit; to retire from

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