How to Pronounce Evaluate

To pronounce "evaluate", say ev-AL-uat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪvˈæljuːˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “evaluate”

Break "evaluate" into 4 beats and lean on "AL" — that's the stressed one.

What does evaluate mean?

verb

  1. To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
  2. To compute or determine the value of (an expression).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "evaluate"?▾

To pronounce "evaluate", say ev-AL-uat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "evaluate"?▾

"Evaluate" has 4 syllables: ev · al · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "evaluate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evaluate" is /iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt/.

What does "evaluate" mean?▾

Evaluate: To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.

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