How to pronounce avatar
Say it like AV-uh-tar. Avatar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- uh
- tar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avatar 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.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of avatar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AV-uh-tah.
What does avatar mean?
- a new personification of a familiar idea“the embodiment of hope”“the incarnation of evil”
- the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form“some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu”
Where does avatar come from?
The computing sense was first attested in video games in the 1980s, such as the online roleplaying game Habitat (1985) by Lucasfilm Games (today LucasArts), later versions of the Ultima series, following religious use in Ultima IV: Quest of
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Questions about saying avatar
How do you pronounce avatar?
Say AV-uh-tar. The American pronunciation is /ˈævəˌtɑr/. In British English it is /ˈævətɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avatar?
Avatar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · uh · tar.
Is avatar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈævətɑː/ (AV-uh-tah).