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How to pronounce eventually

eventually
/ɪˈventʃəwəli/
5 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪˈvenʃəli/.

Eventually, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

Eventually, Tom will realize that he needs help.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce eventually?

Eventually is pronounced /ɪˈventʃəwəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪˈvenʃəli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in eventually?

Eventually has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in eventually?

The second syllable: /ɪˈventʃəwəli/.

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