How to pronounce Avalon
Say it like AV-uh-lahn. Avalon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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US American/ˈævəˌlɑn/AV-uh-lahn
UK British/ˈævəˌlɒn/AV-uh-lon
- AV
- uh
- lahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avalon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Avalon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AV-uh-lon.
What does Avalon mean?
proper noun
- An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.
- A city in Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North America.
Questions about saying Avalon
How do you pronounce Avalon?
Say AV-uh-lahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈævəˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈævəˌlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Avalon?
Avalon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · uh · lahn.
Is Avalon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈævəˌlɒn/ (AV-uh-lon).