How to pronounce avenues
Say it like AV-uh-nooz. Avenues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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US American/ˈævəˌnuz/AV-uh-nooz
UK British/ˈævəˌnjuːz/AV-uh-nyooz
- AV
- uh
- nooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avenues 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.
- noozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of avenues
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AV-uh-nyooz.
What does avenues mean?
noun
- plural of avenue How to pronounce avenue
Questions about saying avenues
How do you pronounce avenues?
Say AV-uh-nooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈævəˌnuz/. In British English it is /ˈævəˌnjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avenues?
Avenues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · uh · nooz.
Is avenues pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈævəˌnjuːz/ (AV-uh-nyooz).