How to pronounce aversion
Say it like uh-VUR-zhun. Aversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
- uh
- VUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aversion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-VUR-zhun.
What does aversion mean?
- Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.“Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip.”
- An object of dislike or repugnance.“Pushy salespeople are a major aversion of mine.”
Where does aversion come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin āversiō, āversiōnem.
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Words that rhyme with aversion
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Questions about saying aversion
How do you pronounce aversion?
Say uh-VUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɝʒən/. In British English it is /əˈvɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aversion?
Aversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: uh · VUR · zhun.
Is aversion 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 /əˈvɜːʒən/ (uh-VUR-zhun).