How to Pronounce Eventually

"Eventually" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /iˈvɛnʃəɫi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/iˈvɛnʃəɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪvˈɛntʃuːəli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “eventually

"eventually" has 5 syllables: eventually.

What does eventually mean?

adverb

  1. In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
  2. For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.

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How do you pronounce "eventually"?

"Eventually" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /iˈvɛnʃəɫi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "eventually"?

"Eventually" has 5 syllables.

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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