How to Pronounce "avast"
word
əˈvɑːst
uh-VAHST
ɐvˈɑːst
uh-VAHST
Definition
A command used especially at sea to tell someone to stop or cease what they are doing.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɑːst
British English
ɐvˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VAHST
UK
uh-VAHST
Listen in Context
The captain shouted, "Avast!" to stop the crew.
Pirates often said "Avast!" in old stories.
If you hear "Avast!", it means you should stop moving.
"Avast there! Who goes on deck?" the sailor called in the night.