How to pronounce averts
Say it like uh-VURTS. Averts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURTS).
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US American/əˈvɝts/uh-VURTS
UK British/əˈvɜːts/uh-VURTS
- uh
- VURTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Averts 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.
- VURTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of averts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-VURTS.
What does averts mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of avert How to pronounce avert
Questions about saying averts
How do you pronounce averts?
Say uh-VURTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɝts/. In British English it is /əˈvɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in averts?
Averts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURTS). Broken into parts: uh · VURTS.
Is averts 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 /əˈvɜːts/ (uh-VURTS).