How to Pronounce "evangelists"
word
iˈvændʒəɫɪs/, /iˈvændʒəɫɪsts/, /ɪˈvændʒəɫɪs/, /ɪˈvændʒəɫɪsts
ee-VAN-juh-lists
ɪvˈændʒɪlˌɪsts
ih-VAN-jil-ists
Definition
People who try to spread the teachings of Christianity, especially by public preaching. The word can also be used more broadly for people who strongly promote a particular cause or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈvændʒəɫɪs/, /iˈvændʒəɫɪsts/, /ɪˈvændʒəɫɪs/, /ɪˈvændʒəɫɪsts
British English
ɪvˈændʒɪlˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-VAN-juh-lists
UK
ih-VAN-jil-ists
Listen in Context
The church sent out three evangelists to speak in different towns.
Many evangelists travel from place to place to share their beliefs.
The evangelists told stories from the Bible.
In the tech world, some people are called evangelists because they are passionate about promoting new products.