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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable void
  • 5 letters
Syllables
a-void: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-VOID.
Pronunciation
/əˈvɔɪd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide avoid into syllables?

avoid divides as a-void. a-void: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in avoid?

Avoid has 2 syllables (a-void).

Which syllable is stressed in avoid?

The stressed syllable in avoid is void. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-VOID.

How do you pronounce avoid?

/əˈvɔɪd/ in American English.