How to pronounce avocados
Say it like av-uh-KAH-dohz. Avocados has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- av
- uh
- KAH
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avocados pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- avGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of avocados
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: av-uh-KAH-dohz.
What does avocados mean?
- plural of avocado How to pronounce avocado
Questions about saying avocados
How do you pronounce avocados?
Say av-uh-KAH-dohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌævəˈkɑdoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avocados?
Avocados has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: av · uh · KAH · dohz.
Is avocados pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊz/ (av-uh-KAH-dohz).