How to pronounce avocet
Say it like AV-uh-set. Avocet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- uh
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avocet 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of avocet
American and British speakers say avocet in essentially the same way: /ˈævəˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈævəˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-uh-set.
What does avocet mean?
- Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet.
Where does avocet come from?
From French avocette, from Italian avocetta.
Questions about saying avocet
How do you pronounce avocet?
Say AV-uh-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈævəˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈævəˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avocet?
Avocet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · uh · set.
Do Americans and Brits say avocet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævəˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈævəˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.