How to pronounce audiovisual
Say it like aw-dee-oh-VIZH-oo-ul. Audiovisual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIZH).
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- aw
- dee
- oh
- VIZH
- oo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audiovisual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of audiovisual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-dee-oh-VIZ-yuh-ul.
What does audiovisual mean?
- Containing both aural and visual elements.“They put together a stunning audiovisual presentation, with movies and music as well as plenty of information.”
Where does audiovisual come from?
From audio- + visual.
Questions about saying audiovisual
How do you pronounce audiovisual?
Say aw-dee-oh-VIZH-oo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔdioʊˈvɪʒuəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːdiəʊˈvɪzjʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audiovisual?
Audiovisual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIZH). Broken into parts: aw · dee · oh · VIZH · oo · ul.
Is audiovisual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɔːdiəʊˈvɪzjʊəl/ (aw-dee-oh-VIZ-yuh-ul).