How to Pronounce Avail

To pronounce "avail", say AV-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈveɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈveɪl/

IPA

"avail" has 2 syllables: av-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

noun

Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
“I tried fixing it, to no avail. Labor, without economy, is of little avail.”
Proceeds; profits from business transactions.

verb

To turn to the advantage of.
“I availed myself of the opportunity.”
To be of service to.
“Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "avail"?▾

"Avail" has 2 syllables: av · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "avail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avail" is /əˈveɪl/.

What does "avail" mean?▾

Avail: Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).

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