How to Pronounce Eventually

To pronounce "eventually", say EV-ent-ually — 3 syllables, IPA /iˈvɛnʃəɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/iˈvɛnʃəɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪvˈɛntʃuːəli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “eventually”

"eventually" has 3 syllables: ev-ent-ually. It rhymes with essentially and sensually, if that helps it stick.

What does eventually mean?

adverb

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
(of a sequence) For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
“Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.”

Synonyms

at last finally in the end ultimately yet

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Words that rhyme with eventually

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentially sensually exponentially potentially confidentially preferentially presidentially

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eventually"?▾

"Eventually" has 3 syllables: ev · ent · ually.

What is the IPA transcription of "eventually"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eventually" is /iˈvɛnʃəɫi/.

What does "eventually" mean?▾

Eventually: In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

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