How do you pronounce "avatar"?

In American English: /ˈævəˌtɑːr/ (AV-uh-tahr). In British English: /ˈævətɑː/ (AV-uht-ah). In Canadian English: /ˈævəˌtɑːr/ (AV-uh-tahr). In Australian English: /ˈavɐtˌɑː/ (AV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈævəˌtɑːr/ (AV-uh-tahr), while in British English it's /ˈævətɑː/ (AV-uht-ah).

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/ˈævəˌtɑːr/

AV-uh-tahr

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æva·əva·tɑːrtar

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Last updated: 2026-02-12