How to pronounce Avon
Say it like AY-vahn. Avon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Avon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- vahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Avon
American and British speakers say Avon in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪvɑn/ in the US and /ˈeɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-vun.
What does Avon mean?
- A river in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bristol, England; running from Acton Turville into the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth.
- A river in Devon, England; running from Dartmoor into the English Channel at Bigbury-on-Sea.
- A river in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, England; running from Naseby into the Severn at Tewkesbury, and known as the Warwickshire Avon.
Questions about saying Avon
How do you pronounce Avon?
Say AY-vahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvɑn/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Avon?
Avon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vahn.
Do Americans and Brits say Avon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪvɑn/ and the British form is /ˈeɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.