How to pronounce avgas
Say it like AV-gas. Avgas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- gas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avgas 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.
- gasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of avgas
American and British speakers say avgas in essentially the same way: /ˈævˌɡæs/ in the US and /ˈævˌɡæs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-gas.
What does avgas mean?
- Gasoline fuel for piston-engined aircraft.
Where does avgas come from?
A blend of aviation + gasoline.
Questions about saying avgas
How do you pronounce avgas?
Say AV-gas. The American pronunciation is /ˈævˌɡæs/. In British English it is /ˈævˌɡæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avgas?
Avgas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · gas.
Do Americans and Brits say avgas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævˌɡæs/ and the British form is /ˈævˌɡæs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.