How to Pronounce "avaunt"
word
əˈvɑnt
uh-VAHNT
ˈævɔːnt
uh-VAWNT
Definition
An old or literary word meaning 'go away,' 'depart,' or 'stand back.' It is rarely used today except in poetry, literature, or historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɑnt
British English
ˈævɔːnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VAHNT
UK
uh-VAWNT
Listen in Context
Avaunt, stranger! You are not welcome here.
The wizard cried, 'Avaunt, foul spirit!'
In old stories, kings would shout 'avaunt!' to enemies.
If you hear the word 'avaunt' in a play, you know it's set in the past.