How to Pronounce "evolutionary"
word
ˌɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌɛvoʊˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌivəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌivoʊˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi
ev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee
ɪvəlˈuːʃənəɹi
iv-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Definition
Describes something related to evolution, such as gradual change or development over time, especially in biology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌɛvoʊˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌivəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/, /ˌivoʊˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi
British English
ɪvəlˈuːʃənəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee
UK
iv-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The evolutionary process helps species adapt to their environment.
Charles Darwin introduced the evolutionary theory of natural selection.
Scientists study evolutionary changes in plants and animals.
Some diseases have developed evolutionary resistance to medicine.