How to Pronounce Averse

To pronounce "averse", say AV-ers-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “averse”

"averse" has 3 syllables: av-ers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does averse mean?

verb

  1. To turn away.

adjective

  1. Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
  2. Turned away or backward.

Synonyms

disinclineddislikingfromwardloathreluctantunwilling

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Words that rhyme with averse

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tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseverseimmersepursereverse

Related words

antipatheticloathlothdisinclinedindisposedantipatheticalinimicalreluctant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "averse"?▾

"Averse" has 3 syllables: av · ers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "averse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "averse" is /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/.

What does "averse" mean?▾

Averse: To turn away.

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