How to pronounce aviary
Say it like AY-vee-er-ee. Aviary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈeɪviˌɛri/AY-vee-er-ee
UK British/ˈeɪvɪəri/AY-veer-ree
- AY
- vee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aviary 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.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aviary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: AY-veer-ree.
What does aviary mean?
noun
- A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse.
Where does aviary come from?
From Latin aviārium, from avis (“bird”).
Questions about saying aviary
How do you pronounce aviary?
Say AY-vee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪviˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aviary?
Aviary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vee · er · ee.
Is aviary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈeɪvɪəri/ (AY-veer-ree).