How to Pronounce Avoiding

To pronounce "avoiding", say AV-oid-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avoiding”

"avoiding" has 3 syllables: av-oid-ing. It rhymes with voiding, if that helps it stick.

What does avoiding 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.”

noun

  1. Avoidance.

Words that rhyme with avoiding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voiding

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avoiding"?▾

"Avoiding" has 3 syllables: av · oid · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "avoiding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avoiding" is /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/.

What does "avoiding" mean?▾

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

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