How to pronounce avolition
Say it like ay-vuh-LISH-un. Avolition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ay
- vuh
- LISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avolition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avolition
American and British speakers say avolition in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-vuh-LISH-un.
What does avolition mean?
- Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy.
Where does avolition come from?
From a- + volition.
Words that rhyme with avolition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of avolition.
Questions about saying avolition
How do you pronounce avolition?
Say ay-vuh-LISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avolition?
Avolition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ay · vuh · LISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say avolition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.