How to pronounce avulse
Say it like uh-VUHLS. Avulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce avulse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- VUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avulse 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.
- VUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of avulse
American and British speakers say avulse in essentially the same way: /əˈvʌls/ in the US and /əˈvʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VUHLS.
What does avulse mean?
- To tear off forcibly.
Where does avulse come from?
From Latin avulsus, past participle of avello: ab- + vellō.
Words that rhyme with avulse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of avulse.
Questions about saying avulse
How do you pronounce avulse?
Say uh-VUHLS. The American pronunciation is /əˈvʌls/. In British English it is /əˈvʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avulse?
Avulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS). Broken into parts: uh · VUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say avulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvʌls/ and the British form is /əˈvʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.