How to Pronounce Avalanches

To pronounce "avalanches", say AV-al-anch-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

AV-al-anch-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “avalanches”

"avalanches" has 4 syllables: av-al-anch-es. It rhymes with branches and blanches, if that helps it stick.

What does avalanches mean?

noun

  1. A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
  2. A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.

verb

  1. To descend like an avalanche.
  2. To come down upon; to overwhelm.

    “The shelf broke and the boxes avalanched the workers.”

Synonyms

barrageblitzsnowslidesnowslip

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Words that rhyme with avalanches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

branchesblanchesranches

Related words

collapsesfloodslandslidesslidesicefallsglacierssnowdriftsrockslide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avalanches"?▾

"Avalanches" has 4 syllables: av · al · anch · es.

What does "avalanches" mean?▾

Avalanches: A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

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