How to pronounce avid
Say it like AV-ud. Avid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce avid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AV
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avid 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avid
American and British speakers say avid in essentially the same way: /ˈævəd/ in the US and /ˈævɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-id.
What does avid mean?
- (often followed by for) ardently or excessively desirous“avid for adventure”“an avid ambition to succeed”
- marked by active interest and enthusiasm“an avid sports fan”
Where does avid come from?
From French avide, from Latin avidus (“eager, desirous; greedy”), from aveō (“wish, desire, long for, crave”).
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Questions about saying avid
How do you pronounce avid?
Say AV-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈævəd/. In British English it is /ˈævɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avid?
Avid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say avid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævəd/ and the British form is /ˈævɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.