How to pronounce "avenue"

avenue

Noun
American
/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

Syllable Breakdown

av e nue

How natives say avenue

British
/ˈæv.ə.njuː/

Syllable Breakdown

av e nue

How natives say avenue

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'av', like in 'have'.

  • Move to 'uh', keeping your mouth relaxed.

  • End with 'new', similar to 'noo'.

Common Mistakes

  • Missing the first vowel (av-nue)

  • Overstressing the last syllable (av-e-NUE)

  • Mispronouncing 'uh' as 'ah' (av-a-nue)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'av', like in 'have'.

  • Move to 'uh', keeping your mouth relaxed.

  • End with 'nyoo', like in 'new'.

common mistakes

  • Missing the first vowel (av-nue)

  • Overstressing the last syllable (av-e-NUE)

  • Mispronouncing 'uh' as 'ah' (av-a-nue)

FAQ

Is 'avenue' stressed on the first syllable?

Yes, the stress is on the first syllable: AV-e-nue.

Do British and American pronunciations differ?

Yes, the British version ends with 'nyoo'.

How do I avoid saying 'av-nue'?

Focus on pronouncing all three syllables: av-e-nue.

Definition

avenue

A wide street or road in a city.

Word Family

road

/roʊd/

noun

Path for vehicles

Example: The road is long.

street

/striːt/

noun

Paved road in a town

Example: She lives on a quiet street.

boulevard

/ˈbuː.lə.vɑːrd/

noun

Wide city street

Example: We walked along the boulevard.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Avenue vs. road

- Avenue has more syllables.

Avenue vs. street

- Different vowel sounds and syllables.

Avenue vs. boulevard

- Avenue is shorter with fewer syllables.

Pro Tips

Practice with 'avenue' and 'venue'

Make sure you say 'av' for avenue and 'ven' for venue to avoid mix-up.

Slow it down

Break down the word into syllables if you're struggling: av-e-nue.

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/

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