evolve

/ɪˈvɒlv/

Syllables e·volve

Stress e-VOLVE

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

volve

/vɒlv/

long o

Meaning

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex form

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(begin) + volve=/vɒlv/(revolve)

Example

Technology continues to evolve rapidly.