How to Pronounce Evades

To pronounce "evades", say EV-ad-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

EV-ad-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “evades”

"evades" has 3 syllables: ev-ad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does evades mean?

verb

  1. To get away from by cunning; to avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, address, or ingenuity; to elude; to cleverly escape from

    “He evaded his opponent's blows.”

  2. To escape; to slip away; — sometimes with from.

Synonyms

dodgeend-runequivocategive someone the runaroundgive the go-byshufflesidestep

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Words that rhyme with evades

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accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadesclades

Related words

eludecircumventdodgesidestepduckparrybilkskirt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evades"?▾

"Evades" has 3 syllables: ev · ad · es.

What does "evades" mean?▾

Evades: To get away from by cunning; to avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, address, or ingenuity; to elude; to cleverly escape from

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