How to pronounce avalent
Say it like ay-VAY-lunt. Avalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ay
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avalent
American and British speakers say avalent in essentially the same way: /eɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /eɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-VAY-lunt.
What does avalent mean?
- Non-valent, having valency zero: taking no arguments.
Where does avalent come from?
From a- + valent.
Words that rhyme with avalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of avalent.
Questions about saying avalent
How do you pronounce avalent?
Say ay-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /eɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avalent?
Avalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ay · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say avalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /eɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.