How to Pronounce Evolutionary

To pronounce "evolutionary", say EV-ol-ut-ion-ary — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “evolutionary”

"evolutionary" has 5 syllables: ev-ol-ut-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does evolutionary mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

    “The evolutionary history of marine mammals includes land-dwelling ancestors.”

  2. Having formal similarities to the biological theory of evolution.

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Words that rhyme with evolutionary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

evolutivephasedrollingflexibledynamicvariabletransformativetransformational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evolutionary"?▾

"Evolutionary" has 5 syllables: ev · ol · ut · ion · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "evolutionary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evolutionary" is /ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/.

What does "evolutionary" mean?▾

Evolutionary: Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

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