How do you pronounce "avarice"?

In American English: /ˈævɝəs/ (AV-ur-uhs). In British English: /ˈavəɹɪs/ (AV-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈævɝəs/ (AV-ur-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈavəɹɪs/ (AV-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈævɝəs/ (AV-ur-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈavəɹɪs/ (AV-uhr).

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avarice

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/ˈævɝəs/

AV-ur-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ævava·ɝri·əsce

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