How to Pronounce Avoidance

To pronounce "avoidance", say AV-oid-anc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AV-oid-anc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “avoidance”

"avoidance" has 4 syllables: av-oid-anc-e. It rhymes with voidance, if that helps it stick.

What does avoidance mean?

noun

  1. The act of annulling; annulment.
  2. The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant; – specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.

Words that rhyme with avoidance

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voidance

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avoidance"?▾

"Avoidance" has 4 syllables: av · oid · anc · e.

What does "avoidance" mean?▾

Avoidance: The act of annulling; annulment.

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