How to Pronounce Averting

To pronounce "averting", say AV-ert-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

AV-ert-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “averting”

"averting" has 3 syllables: av-ert-ing. It rhymes with disconcerting and diverting, if that helps it stick.

What does averting mean?

verb

  1. To turn aside or away.

    “To avert the eyes from an object.”

  2. To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.

    “How can the danger be averted?”

Synonyms

forestall

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Words that rhyme with averting

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disconcertingdivertingassertinghurtingskirtingsquirtingexertingspurtingshirtingrevertingflirtingalerting

Related words

obviateavoiddebardeflectavoiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "averting"?▾

"Averting" has 3 syllables: av · ert · ing.

What does "averting" mean?▾

Averting: To turn aside or away.

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