How to pronounce avarice
Say it like AV-uh-rus. Avarice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avarice 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avarice
American and British speakers say avarice in essentially the same way: /ˈævərəs/ in the US and /ˈævərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-uh-rus.
What does avarice mean?
- Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth
- Inordinate desire for some supposed good.
Where does avarice come from?
From Middle English avarice, from Old French, from Latin avāritia, from avārus (“greedy”).
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Questions about saying avarice
How do you pronounce avarice?
Say AV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈævərəs/. In British English it is /ˈævərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avarice?
Avarice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say avarice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævərəs/ and the British form is /ˈævərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.