How to Pronounce "evacuees"
word
iˈvækjuiz/, /ɪˈvækjuiz
ee-VAK-yoo-eez
ɪvˈækjuːˌiːz
ih-VAK-yoo-eez
Definition
Evacuees are people who have been forced to leave a place, especially because of danger like war, natural disaster, or an emergency.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈvækjuiz/, /ɪˈvækjuiz
British English
ɪvˈækjuːˌiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-VAK-yoo-eez
UK
ih-VAK-yoo-eez
Listen in Context
The city built a shelter for evacuees after the flood.
Thousands of evacuees arrived at the camp.
Volunteers gave food to the evacuees.
Many evacuees struggled to find news about their families.