How to Pronounce "avert"
word
əˈvɝt
uh-VURT
ɐvˈɜːt
uh-VURT
Definition
To prevent something bad from happening, or to turn away (especially one's eyes or face) from something.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɝt
British English
ɐvˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VURT
UK
uh-VURT
Listen in Context
She tried to avert an accident by slowing down.
You should avert your eyes from the bright light.
We acted quickly to avert disaster.
He barely managed to avert a major problem at work yesterday.