How to Pronounce Avoidable

To pronounce "avoidable", say AV-oid-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avoidable”

"avoidable" has 4 syllables: av-oid-abl-e. It rhymes with unavoidable and voidable, if that helps it stick.

What does avoidable mean?

noun

  1. Something that can or should be avoided.

adjective

  1. Capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable.
  2. Capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped.

Synonyms

evitableannullablevoidable

Antonyms

inavoidableunavoidableinevitableinviolableunbreachableunbreakable

Words that rhyme with avoidable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unavoidablevoidable

Related words

evitablecancelledavertedpreventablevoidableinevitableunavoidableneedless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avoidable"?▾

"Avoidable" has 4 syllables: av · oid · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "avoidable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avoidable" is /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/.

What does "avoidable" mean?▾

Avoidable: Something that can or should be avoided.

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