How to Pronounce "evaporating"
word
iˈvæpɝˌeɪtɪŋ/, /ɪˈvæpɝˌeɪtɪŋ
i-VAP-er-ay-ting or ih-VAP-er-ay-ting
ɪvˈæpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
i-VAP-uh-ray-ting
Definition
Changing from a liquid to a gas, often because of heat. Usually describes water or other liquids disappearing into the air.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈvæpɝˌeɪtɪŋ/, /ɪˈvæpɝˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪvˈæpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-VAP-er-ay-ting or ih-VAP-er-ay-ting
UK
i-VAP-uh-ray-ting
Listen in Context
The water is evaporating from the glass.
On hot days, puddles start evaporating quickly.
She noticed the paint was evaporating as it dried.
All the water in my kettle is evaporating while I wasn't looking!