How to Pronounce "evil"
word
/ˈivəɫ/
EE-vuhl
/ˈiːvəl/
EE-vuhl
Definition
Evil is the quality of being very bad, cruel, or morally wrong. It can describe both people or actions that intend to cause harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈivəɫ/
British English
/ˈiːvəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-vuhl
UK
EE-vuhl
Listen in Context
The witch in the story is evil.
Some people believe money is the root of all evil.
Sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is truly evil or just misunderstood.
They saw the evil look in his eyes.