How to pronounce avouch
Say it like uh-VOWCH. Avouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWCH).
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- uh
- VOWCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avouch 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.
- VOWCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of avouch
American and British speakers say avouch in essentially the same way: /əˈvaʊtʃ/ in the US and /əˈvaʊtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOWCH.
What does avouch mean?
- To declare freely and openly; to assert.
- To acknowledge deliberately; to admit; to confess; to sanction.
- To confirm or verify, to affirm the validity of.
Where does avouch come from?
From Old French avouchier, from Latin advocāre.
Words that rhyme with avouch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of avouch.
Questions about saying avouch
How do you pronounce avouch?
Say uh-VOWCH. The American pronunciation is /əˈvaʊtʃ/. In British English it is /əˈvaʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avouch?
Avouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWCH). Broken into parts: uh · VOWCH.
Do Americans and Brits say avouch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvaʊtʃ/ and the British form is /əˈvaʊtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.