How to pronounce avahi
Say it like uh-VAH-hee. Avahi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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US American/əˈvɑhi/uh-VAH-hee
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- uh
- VAH
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avahi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does avahi mean?
noun
- woolly lemur
Where does avahi come from?
From Malagasy avahy.
Questions about saying avahi
How do you pronounce avahi?
Say uh-VAH-hee. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɑhi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avahi?
Avahi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: uh · VAH · hee.