How to pronounce avowed
Say it like uh-VOWD. Avowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWD).
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- uh
- VOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avowed 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.
- VOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of avowed
American and British speakers say avowed in essentially the same way: /əˈvaʊd/ in the US and /əˈvaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOWD.
What does avowed mean?
- simple past and past participle of avow How to pronounce avow
- openly acknowledged
- positively stated
- asserted under oath, or vow
Where does avowed come from?
From avow + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with avowed
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Questions about saying avowed
How do you pronounce avowed?
Say uh-VOWD. The American pronunciation is /əˈvaʊd/. In British English it is /əˈvaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avowed?
Avowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWD). Broken into parts: uh · VOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say avowed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvaʊd/ and the British form is /əˈvaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.