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How to pronounce:
avenue
Definition:
(nou) a line of approach (nou) a wide street or thoroughfare
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈævənjuː
Examples:
This avenue is the backbone of the district.
Check out the detail in the avenue on the left.
The avenue crosses five of the 16 boroughs of the city.
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Common mistakes of avenue pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-VE-nue" instead of the correct "AV-e-nue" (ˈæv.ə.njuː in UK, ˈæv.ə.nuː in US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "avenue" with a short "a," saying "a-ven-ue" instead of the correct "AV-e-nue" (ˈæv.ə.njuː in UK, ˈæv.ə.nuː in US). Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "cat" to get it right.
- Omitting the final sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "ue," resulting in "aven" rather than "avenue" (ˈæv.ə.njuː in UK, ˈæv.ə.nuː in US). Tip: Always pronounce the ending clearly to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce "avenue" with a short "u," saying "aven-oo" instead of the correct "AV-e-nue" (ˈæv.ə.njuː in UK, ˈæv.ə.nuː in US). Tip: Practice elongating the "u" sound to enhance clarity.
- Mispronouncing "n" as "m": Some may say "ave-mue" instead of "avenue" (ˈæv.ə.njuː in UK, ˈæv.ə.nuː in US). Tip: Ensure the "n" is pronounced clearly by practicing with similar words like "ten."