How to Pronounce "evocative"
word
ɪˈvɑkətɪv
i-VAH-kuh-tiv
ɪvˈɒkətˌɪv
iv-OK-uh-tiv
Definition
Making you remember or imagine something strongly, especially feelings, images, or memories. Often used to describe art, music, or writing that brings powerful memories or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈvɑkətɪv
British English
ɪvˈɒkətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-VAH-kuh-tiv
UK
iv-OK-uh-tiv
Listen in Context
The painting is very evocative and reminds me of my childhood.
Her stories are evocative of old fairy tales.
The music was evocative and made everyone feel emotional.
That smell is so evocative—it instantly takes me back to my grandmother's kitchen.