To pronounce "avant-guard", say AV-antg-uard — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
avant-guard
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AV-antg-uard
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"avant-guard" has 3 syllables: av-antg-uard.
"Avant-guard" has 3 syllables: av · antg · uard.
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