How to pronounce avourneen
Say it like uh-VOOR-neen. Avourneen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOOR).
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- uh
- VOOR
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avourneen 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.
- VOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- neenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of avourneen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-VOOR-neen.
What does avourneen mean?
- darling, sweetheart
Questions about saying avourneen
How do you pronounce avourneen?
Say uh-VOOR-neen. The American pronunciation is /əˈvʊrnin/. In British English it is /əˈvʊəniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avourneen?
Avourneen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOOR). Broken into parts: uh · VOOR · neen.
Is avourneen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈvʊəniːn/ (uh-VOOR-neen).