How do you pronounce "avocados"?

In American English: /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊz/ (av-uh-KAHD-ohz). In British English: /ˌævəkˈɑːdəʊz/ (av-uhk-AHD-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊz/ (av-uh-KAHD-ohz). In Australian English: /ˌavəkˈɑːdəʊz/ (av-UHK-ahd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊz/ (av-uh-KAHD-ohz), while in British English it's /ˌævəkˈɑːdəʊz/ (av-uhk-AHD-ohz).

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/ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊz/

av-uh-KAHD-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

ævav·əo·kɑːdca·oʊzdos

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Last updated: 2026-02-12