How to Pronounce "avoided"
word
/əˈvɔɪdɪd/
uh-VOY-did
/ɐvˈɔɪdɪd/
uh-VOY-did
Definition
Did not do something on purpose, often to stop something bad or unwanted from happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈvɔɪdɪd/
British English
/ɐvˈɔɪdɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VOY-did
UK
uh-VOY-did
Listen in Context
She avoided the puddle on the sidewalk.
I avoided eating too much cake.
They avoided the busy street.
He avoided talking about his job loss.