How to Pronounce "avail"
word
əˈveɪɫ
uh-VAYL
ɐvˈeɪl
uh-VAYL
Definition
To be of use or benefit; as a verb, 'avail' means to help or make use of something. As a noun (usually in the phrase 'to no avail'), it means effectiveness or result.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈveɪɫ
British English
ɐvˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VAYL
UK
uh-VAYL
Listen in Context
She tried to explain everything, but it was of no avail.
Did this medicine avail you at all?
You can avail yourself of our free Wi-Fi.
All of his efforts were to no avail.