How to pronounce avens
Say it like AV-inz. Avens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
- AV
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avens 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.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of avens
American and British speakers say avens in essentially the same way: /ˈævɪnz/ in the US and /ˈævɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-inz.
What does avens mean?
- A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.
- A plant of the genus Dryas.
Where does avens come from?
From Middle English avence, from Anglo-Norman avance, Old French avence, from Medieval Latin avencia (“a kind of clover”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cloveroot
Questions about saying avens
How do you pronounce avens?
Say AV-inz. The American pronunciation is /ˈævɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈævɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avens?
Avens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · inz.
Do Americans and Brits say avens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈævɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.