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How to pronounce Everest
/ˈevərɪst/ British English
EV·ə·rist
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
e·VE·rest
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EV·ə·rist
My tip
Stress the start, and est is just ist.
In a sentence
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: EV-ə-rist.
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Questions
How do you pronounce Everest?
In British English, Everest is pronounced /ˈevərɪst/. Say it like this: EV-ə-rist. Stress the start, and est is just ist.
How many syllables are in Everest?
When you say it, Everest has 3 syllables: EV-ə-rist. The strong beat is the first one, EV.
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