How do you pronounce "avocado"?

In American English: /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/ (av-uh-KAHD-oh). In British English: /ˌævəkˈɑːdəʊ/ (av-uhk-AHD-oh). In Canadian English: /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/ (av-uh-KAHD-oh). In Australian English: /ˌavəkˈɑːdəʊ/ (av-UHK-ahd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/ (av-uh-KAHD-oh), while in British English it's /ˌævəkˈɑːdəʊ/ (av-uhk-AHD-oh).

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/ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/

av-uh-KAHD-oh

Syllable Breakdown

ævav·əo·kɑːdca·oʊdo

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Last updated: 2026-02-12