How to pronounce Av
Say it like ay-VEE. Av has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- ay
- VEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Av pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Av
American and British speakers say Av in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈvi/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈviː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-VEE.
What does Av mean?
- the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
Words that rhyme with Av
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Av.
Questions about saying Av
How do you pronounce Av?
Say ay-VEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈvi/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈviː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Av?
Av has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: ay · VEE.
Do Americans and Brits say Av the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈvi/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈviː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.