How do you pronounce "avail"?

In American English: /əˈveɪl/ (uh-VAYL). In British English: /əvˈeɪl/ (uhv-AYL). In Canadian English: /əˈveɪl/ (uh-VAYL). In Australian English: /ɐvˈeɪl/ (ⱯV).

Is "avail" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈveɪl/ (uh-VAYL), while in British English it's /əvˈeɪl/ (uhv-AYL).

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avail

/əˈveɪl/

uh-VAYL

Syllable Breakdown

əav·veɪlail

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Last updated: 2026-02-12