How to Pronounce "average"
word
/ˈævɝɪdʒ/
A-vrij
/ˈævɹɪdʒ/
AV-rij
Definition
As a noun, it is a number that represents the typical value of a group of numbers, usually found by adding them and dividing by how many there are. As an adjective, it means ordinary or typical, not especially good or bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈævɝɪdʒ/
British English
/ˈævɹɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-vrij
UK
AV-rij
Listen in Context
The average of 10 and 20 is 15.
Her average test score is very good.
It was just an average day at work.
On average, people here spend about an hour commuting.