How to Pronounce "averting"
word
uh-VURT-ing
uh-VURT-ing
Definition
Preventing something bad from happening, or turning away from something (especially your eyes or face).
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɝtɪŋ
British English
ɐvˈɜːtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VURT-ing
UK
uh-VURT-ing
Listen in Context
He is averting his eyes from the bright light.
Doctors are working on averting a health crisis.
They succeeded in averting disaster.
By averting her gaze, she tried not to show her embarrassment.