How to pronounce averages
Say it like AV-rih-jiz. Averages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- rih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Averages 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of averages
American and British speakers say averages in essentially the same way: /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-rih-jiz.
What does averages mean?
- plural of average How to pronounce average
- third-person singular simple present indicative of average How to pronounce average
Questions about saying averages
How do you pronounce averages?
Say AV-rih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in averages?
Averages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · rih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say averages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.