How to pronounce avian
Say it like AY-vee-un. Avian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce avian. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- vee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avian
American and British speakers say avian in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪviən/ in the US and /ˈeɪviən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-vee-un.
What does avian mean?
- Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
- A bird.
- A bird-like or flying creature.
- Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
Where does avian come from?
From Latin avis (“bird”) + -ian.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying avian
How do you pronounce avian?
Say AY-vee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪviən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avian?
Avian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say avian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪviən/ and the British form is /ˈeɪviən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.