How to pronounce averted
Say it like uh-VUR-tid. Averted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- uh
- VUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Averted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of averted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-VUR-tid.
What does averted mean?
- Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling.
- Turned or directed away (from something).
- simple past and past participle of avert How to pronounce avert
Words that rhyme with averted
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Questions about saying averted
How do you pronounce averted?
Say uh-VUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈvɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in averted?
Averted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: uh · VUR · tid.
Is averted 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 /əˈvɜːtɪd/ (uh-VUR-tid).