How to pronounce averting
Say it like uh-VUR-ting. Averting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- uh
- VUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Averting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of averting
- 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-ting.
What does averting mean?
- present participle and gerund of avert How to pronounce avert
Words that rhyme with averting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of averting.
Questions about saying averting
How do you pronounce averting?
Say uh-VUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈvɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in averting?
Averting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: uh · VUR · ting.
Is averting 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 /əˈvɜːtɪŋ/ (uh-VUR-ting).