How to Pronounce Evils

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈiːvəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “evils”

"evils" has 2 syllables: ev-ils. It rhymes with upheavals and weevils, if that helps it stick.

What does evils mean?

noun

  1. Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

    “Evil lacks spirituality, hence its need for mind control.”

  2. Something which impairs the happiness of a being or deprives a being of any good; something which causes suffering of any kind to sentient beings; harm; injury; mischief.

Antonyms

good

Words that rhyme with evils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

upheavalsweevils

Related words

maleficmaleficentmalignmalevolentevil-mindedflagitiouswickednessdiabolical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evils"?▾

"Evils" has 2 syllables: ev · ils.

What is the IPA transcription of "evils"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evils" is /ˈiːvəlz/.

What does "evils" mean?▾

Evils: Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

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