How to Pronounce "avant"
word
əˈvɑnt
uh-VANT
əˈvɑːnt
uh-VAHNT
Definition
Refers to things or people that are innovative, ahead of their time, or at the cutting edge, especially in art, fashion, or ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɑnt
British English
əˈvɑːnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VANT
UK
uh-VAHNT
Listen in Context
Her fashion designs are truly avant.
The gallery shows avant art from new artists.
He likes music that is very avant.
That movie’s style was so avant—not everyone understood it.