How to Pronounce Avant-garde

To pronounce "avant-garde", say AV-antg-ard-e — 4 syllables, IPA /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avant-garde”

"avant-garde" has 4 syllables: av-antg-ard-e. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.

What does avant-garde mean?

noun

  1. The vanguard of an army or other force.
  2. Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.

adjective

  1. Innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.

    “It was a very avant-garde production.”

Synonyms

vanguardtrendyunderground

Antonyms

arrière-garde

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Words that rhyme with avant-garde

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardretardsafeguardvanguardmarredbarreddiscardjarredcourtyardshard

Related words

originaldaringvanguardfrontlinefrontrunnerfrontierpioneeredge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avant-garde"?▾

"Avant-garde" has 4 syllables: av · antg · ard · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "avant-garde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avant-garde" is /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/.

What does "avant-garde" mean?▾

Avant-garde: The vanguard of an army or other force.

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