How to Pronounce "above average"
expression
əˈbəv/ /ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ
uh-BUV AV-uh-rij
əbˈʌv/ /ˈævɹɪdʒ
uh-BUV AV-rij
Definition
Describes something or someone that is better or higher in quality, ability, or amount than the typical or average standard.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbəv/ /ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ
British English
əbˈʌv/ /ˈævɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BUV AV-uh-rij
UK
uh-BUV AV-rij
Listen in Context
His test scores are above average.
The weather was above average for July.
She has above average skills in math.
That restaurant is good, but I wouldn't call it above average.