How to Pronounce Avoid

To pronounce "avoid", say AV-oid — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈvɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈvɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avoid”

"avoid" has 2 syllables: av-oid. It rhymes with void and devoid, if that helps it stick.

What does avoid mean?

verb

  1. To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
  2. To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

    “I try to avoid the company of gamblers.”

Words that rhyme with avoid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voiddevoidannoyeddestroyedparanoidoverjoyedemployedmongoloidcelluloidovoidsigmoidunemployed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avoid"?▾

"Avoid" has 2 syllables: av · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "avoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avoid" is /əˈvɔɪd/.

What does "avoid" mean?▾

Avoid: To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

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