American English

How to pronounce eventually

adverbB1Common word
ihVEHNchuhlee

/ɪˈvɛn.ʧə.li/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

After some time, especially after delays or problems; in the end.

What to listen for

“Eventually” is commonly pronounced “eventchuh-lee” (/ɪˈvɛn.tʃə.li/). You may also hear a fuller “event-choo-uh-lee” (/ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li/).

Common pronunciation/ɪˈvɛn.ʧə.li/
Fuller pronunciation/ɪˈvɛn.ʧu.ə.li/
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Meanings & examples

adverb

After some time, especially after delays or problems; in the end.

She eventually found a new job.

Eventually, the rain stopped.

Good to know

Eventually means “in the end,” not “currently.”

Common phrases & grammar

eventually decide · eventually find a job · eventually realize · eventually become

subject + eventually + verb

Eventually, + subject + verb

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