How to Pronounce "evidentiary"
word
ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiɛɹi/, /ˌɛvɪˈdɛntʃiɛɹi
ev-i-DEN-chee-air-ee
ˌɛvɪdˈɛnʃjəɹi
ev-i-DEN-shuh-ree
Definition
Related to or serving as evidence, especially in a legal context. It describes things used to prove or support facts in court.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiɛɹi/, /ˌɛvɪˈdɛntʃiɛɹi
British English
ˌɛvɪdˈɛnʃjəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ev-i-DEN-chee-air-ee
UK
ev-i-DEN-shuh-ree
Listen in Context
The judge scheduled an evidentiary hearing for next week.
We need more evidentiary support to prove the case.
The lawyer questioned the evidentiary value of the documents.
There’s not enough evidentiary basis to bring charges against him.