How to Pronounce "avoiding"

word

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

uh-VOY-ding

/ɐvˈɔɪdɪŋ/

uh-VOY-ding

Definition

Trying to stay away from someone, something, or a situation, or trying not to do something. It often means taking action so that a problem, danger, or uncomfortable situation does not happen.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

British English

/ɐvˈɔɪdɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-VOY-ding

Listen in Context

He is avoiding sugar this week.

She is avoiding him at school.

We are avoiding that road because of the rain.

I’ve been avoiding that conversation for days.