How to pronounce avowry
Say it like uh-VOW-ree. Avowry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- uh
- VOW
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avowry 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.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of avowry
American and British speakers say avowry in essentially the same way: /əˈvaʊri/ in the US and /əˈvaʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOW-ree.
What does avowry mean?
- The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
- Advowson, the right to appoint to a benefice or office.
Where does avowry come from?
Inherited from Middle English avowry, avowrie, from Old French avoerie, avouerie (“protection, patronage”), equivalent to avoer or avouer (“to avow”) + -ie.
Words that rhyme with avowry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of avowry.
Questions about saying avowry
How do you pronounce avowry?
Say uh-VOW-ree. The American pronunciation is /əˈvaʊri/. In British English it is /əˈvaʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avowry?
Avowry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: uh · VOW · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say avowry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvaʊri/ and the British form is /əˈvaʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.