How to Pronounce Events

To pronounce "events", say EV-ents — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪˈvɛnts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈvɛnts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “events”

"events" has 2 syllables: ev-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does events mean?

noun

  1. An occurrence; something that happens.
  2. A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)

    “I went to an event in San Francisco last week.”

verb

  1. To occur, take place.

verb

  1. To be emitted or breathed out; to evaporate.
  2. To expose to the air, ventilate.

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Words that rhyme with events

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentspresentsportentssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrentsdents

Related words

caseaccidentsactionsactivitiesactivityactorsactosacts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "events"?▾

"Events" has 2 syllables: ev · ents.

What is the IPA transcription of "events"?▾

The IPA transcription of "events" is /ɪˈvɛnts/.

What does "events" mean?▾

Events: An occurrence; something that happens.

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