How to Pronounce Ever

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈɛvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ever”

"ever" has 2 syllables: ev-er. It rhymes with endeavor and clever, if that helps it stick.

What does ever mean?

adjective

  1. Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.

adverb

  1. Always, frequently, forever.

    “It was ever thus.”

  2. Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).

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Words that rhyme with ever

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavorcleverhoweverendeavourleverbeverneverseverwhateverwhatsoeverwhicheverwhenever

Related words

alwaysforevereternallycontinuallypermanentlyinvariablyincessantlyseldom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ever"?▾

"Ever" has 2 syllables: ev · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ever"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ever" is /ˈɛvə/.

What does "ever" mean?▾

Ever: Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.

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