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Syllables

The word 'avocado' has 4 syllables.
ˌæ--ˈkɑ-doʊ


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Avocado'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Avocado' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /ˌ/
#2: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /v/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#7: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#10: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'avocado'

Avocado is so extra, it's basically the Beyoncé of fruits.

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A big avocado suddenly appeared in the kitchen, causing chaos as it rolled and bobbled on the floor. Despite our efforts, the avocado managed to evade capture and continued to cause mischief as it jumped over jugs and jigged under jars until it finally disappeared out the door.

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