How to pronounce avo
Say it like AH-voh. Avo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑvoʊ/AH-voh
UK British/ˈɑːvəʊ/AH-voh
- AH
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of avo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AH-voh.
What does avo mean?
noun
- A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Macanese pataca.
Where does avo come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese avo.
Questions about saying avo
How do you pronounce avo?
Say AH-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avo?
Avo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · voh.
Is avo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɑːvəʊ/ (AH-voh).