How to Pronounce Evening

To pronounce "evening", say EV-en-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈivnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

evening

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈivnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “evening”

"evening" has 3 syllables: ev-en-ing.

What does evening mean?

noun

  1. The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.
  2. The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

Synonyms

eveeventideundern

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Related words

eventideevemorningafternoonnightfallmidnightnoonnighttime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evening"?▾

"Evening" has 3 syllables: ev · en · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "evening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evening" is /ˈivnɪŋ/.

What does "evening" mean?▾

Evening: The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

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