How to Pronounce “average”

American (US)

/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/

British (UK)

/ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/

Australian (AU)

/ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/

noun — Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode.

Example: You need to show some averages in an executive summary, show some samples of raw data in the document body, and move the full raw data to an appendix.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “average” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “average” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "average" mean?

average (noun): Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode. For example — You need to show some averages in an executive summary, show some samples of raw data in the document body, and move the full raw data to an appendix.

How do you pronounce "average" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/. British English: /ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "average"?

/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ in American English, /ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ in British English, /ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "average"?

“average” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.