How to Pronounce "evict"
word
ɪˈvɪkt
ih-VIKT
ɪvˈɪkt
iv-IKT
Definition
To legally force someone to leave their home or property, usually because of unpaid rent or breaking rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈvɪkt
British English
ɪvˈɪkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-VIKT
UK
iv-IKT
Listen in Context
The landlord can evict you if you don't pay rent.
They were evicted from their apartment last month.
The city plans to evict people from illegal buildings.
He got evicted after months of not paying his bills.