How to Pronounce "avoiding"
word
/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
uh-VOY-ding
/ɐvˈɔɪdɪŋ/
uh-VOY-ding
Definition
Trying to stay away from someone, something, or a situation, or trying not to do something. It often means taking action so that a problem, danger, or uncomfortable situation does not happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
British English
/ɐvˈɔɪdɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VOY-ding
UK
uh-VOY-ding
Listen in Context
He is avoiding sugar this week.
She is avoiding him at school.
We are avoiding that road because of the rain.
I’ve been avoiding that conversation for days.