How to pronounce avoidant
Say it like uh-VOY-dunt. Avoidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY).
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- uh
- VOY
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avoidant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avoidant
American and British speakers say avoidant in essentially the same way: /əˈvɔɪdənt/ in the US and /əˈvɔɪdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOY-dunt.
What does avoidant mean?
- Exhibiting avoidance; avoiding something.
- A person who exhibits avoidance.
- A person who exhibits a dismissive-avoidant or fearful-avoidant attachment style.
Where does avoidant come from?
From avoid + -ant.
Questions about saying avoidant
How do you pronounce avoidant?
Say uh-VOY-dunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɔɪdənt/. In British English it is /əˈvɔɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avoidant?
Avoidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY). Broken into parts: uh · VOY · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say avoidant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvɔɪdənt/ and the British form is /əˈvɔɪdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.