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How to pronounce:
avoid
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈvɔɪd
Examples:
This was to avoid breaking the strict curfew imposed by the Nazis.
Prevention of dementia is the attempt to avoid developing dementia.
Break the cycle early and often to avoid perpetuation and ignorance.
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Common mistakes of avoid pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-VOID" instead of the correct "a-VOID". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, marked as /əˈvɔɪd/ in US and UK IPA.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some people skip the initial vowel sound, pronouncing it as "void" instead of "avoid". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "a" sound clearly, as in /əˈvɔɪd/, to convey the full meaning of "avoid".
- Confusing the vowel sound: Learners may confuse the vowel sound in "avoid" with other similar words, pronouncing it as /eɪ/ instead of /ɔɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "avoid" with the correct diphthong /ɔɪ/ to distinguish it from words like "ayed".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly add an extra syllable, saying "a-vo-id" instead of "avoid". Tip: Keep it as a two-syllable word, /əˈvɔɪd/, to maintain clarity and correctness.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is pronouncing "avoid" with a hard "d" sound, making it sound like "avoid" with emphasis on the "d". Tip: Focus on the soft ending, ensuring it flows smoothly as /əˈvɔɪd/.