How to pronounce Avignon
Say it like AV-ih-nyawn. Avignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- ih
- nyawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avignon 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Avignon
American and British speakers say Avignon in essentially the same way: /ˈævɪˌnjɔn/ in the US and /ˈævɪnjɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-ih-nyon.
What does Avignon mean?
- A city, the capital of Vaucluse department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Where does Avignon come from?
Borrowed from French Avignon, Occitan Avinhon.
Questions about saying Avignon
How do you pronounce Avignon?
Say AV-ih-nyawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈævɪˌnjɔn/. In British English it is /ˈævɪnjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Avignon?
Avignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · ih · nyawn.
Do Americans and Brits say Avignon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævɪˌnjɔn/ and the British form is /ˈævɪnjɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.