How to Pronounce Evidence

To pronounce "evidence", say EV-id-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛvədəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɛvədəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛvɪdəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “evidence”

"evidence" has 4 syllables: ev-id-enc-e.

What does evidence mean?

noun

  1. Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

    “There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier.”

  2. Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

verb

  1. To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

    “She was furious, as evidenced by her slamming the door.”

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Related words

proveascertaindemonstratecertifyattesttellmanifesttestify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evidence"?▾

"Evidence" has 4 syllables: ev · id · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "evidence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evidence" is /ˈɛvədəns/.

What does "evidence" mean?▾

Evidence: Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

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