avail

/əˈveɪl/

Syllables a·vail

Stress a-VAIL

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

vail

/veɪl/

long ai

Meaning

to be of use or help; to make use of

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + vail=/veɪl/(sail)

Example

Extra money will avail you in times of need.