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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable av
  • 6 letters
Syllables
av-e-nue: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AV-e-nue. Lighter (secondary) stress on nue.
Pronunciation
/ˈævəˌnu/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as av-enue, ave-nue.

Words that rhyme with avenue

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide avenue into syllables?

avenue divides as av-e-nue. av-e-nue: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in avenue?

Avenue has 3 syllables (av-e-nue).

Which syllable is stressed in avenue?

The stressed syllable in avenue is av. The 1st syllable is stressed: AV-e-nue. Lighter (secondary) stress on nue.

How do you pronounce avenue?

/ˈævəˌnu/ in American English.