evasive

/ɪˈveɪsɪv/

Syllables e·va·sive

Stress e-VA-sive

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

schwa

va

/veɪ/

long a_e

sive

/sɪv/

short i

Meaning

avoiding giving a clear answer; indirect

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(effect) + va=/veɪ/(vase) + sive=/sɪv/(massive)

Example

The politician gave an evasive answer to the question.