How do you pronounce "avoid"?

In American English: /əˈvɔɪd/ (uh-VOYD). In British English: /əvˈɔɪd/ (uhv-OYD). In Canadian English: /əˈvɔɪd/ (uh-VOYD). In Australian English: /ɐvˈɔɪd/ (ⱯV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈvɔɪd/ (uh-VOYD), while in British English it's /əvˈɔɪd/ (uhv-OYD).

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avoid

/əˈvɔɪd/

uh-VOYD

Syllable Breakdown

əav·vɔɪdoid

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Last updated: 2026-02-12