How to Pronounce "below average"
expression
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ
bi-LOH AV-er-ij
bɪlˈəʊ/ /ˈævɹɪdʒ
bi-LOH AV-rij
Definition
Describes something or someone that does not reach the typical or expected standard, often performing less well than most others.
IPA Transcription
American English
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ
British English
bɪlˈəʊ/ /ˈævɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LOH AV-er-ij
UK
bi-LOH AV-rij
Listen in Context
His test score was below average.
This product is below average in quality.
The temperature today is below average for June.
My performance last month was below average, but I’m working to improve.