How to Pronounce "avenue"
word
/ˈævəˌnu/
A-vuh-noo
/ˈævənjˌuː/
A-vuh-nyoo
Definition
An avenue is a wide street, often with trees on the sides. It can also mean a way or method of reaching something, especially a goal or solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈævəˌnu/
British English
/ˈævənjˌuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-vuh-noo
UK
A-vuh-nyoo
Listen in Context
They live on Maple Avenue.
The hotel is on the next avenue.
Education can open a new avenue for young people.
We're looking for every possible avenue to solve the problem.