How to Pronounce Avoids

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈvɔɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avoids”

"avoids" has 2 syllables: av-oids. It rhymes with hemorrhoids and adenoids, if that helps it stick.

What does avoids 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 avoids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hemorrhoidsadenoidscorticosteroidsvoidsalkaloidsasteroidsandroidspolaroidslloyds

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avoids"?▾

"Avoids" has 2 syllables: av · oids.

What is the IPA transcription of "avoids"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avoids" is /əˈvɔɪdz/.

What does "avoids" mean?▾

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

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