3 syllables: A, vi, cii. Stress on A.
AY-vee-chee
/ˈeɪviːtʃiː/
Avicii is pronounced AY-vee-chee (/ˈeɪviːtʃiː/). It has three syllables (A-vi-cii), with the stress on "A". Avicii is the stage name of the late Swedish DJ and electronic music producer Tim Bergling. Used as a proper noun in music journalism and fan discourse, it identifies a person/artist rather than a generic term. The pronunciation is essential for recognizing the artist in interviews, articles, and social media discussions.
nounAvicii is the stage name of the late Swedish DJ and electronic music producer Tim Bergling. Used as a proper noun in music journalism and fan discourse, it identifies a person/artist rather than a generic term. The pronunciation is essential for recognizing the artist in interviews, articles, and social media discussions.
"I really enjoyed Avicii’s set at the festival last night."
"Avicii’s song still gets played in clubs around the world."
"Many producers cite Avicii as an influence on melodic house."
Pronounce it as uh-VEET-chee, with the primary stress on the second syllable. IPA: US/UK/AU /əˈviːtʃi/. Begin with a neutral schwa, rise to a long 'ee' vowel, then end with 'chee' where the tongue closes at the palate. You’ll want a light, crisp 'tʃ' as in 'cheese' and a soft 'i' at the end. Audio reference: listen to interviews or music videos; most native speakers maintain /əˈviːtʃi/ across accents.
Common errors: stressing the first syllable (a-VEET-chee) or pronouncing the middle vowel as a short 'i' (vi‑t chi). Correction: keep the second syllable long /viː/ and ensure the 't' is followed by a clear /tʃ/ sequence. End with a concise /i/. Practice by saying ah-VEET-chee, focusing on the long 'ee' and the crisp 'tʃ' blend.
Across accents, the main variation is the vowel length and rhoticity. In US/UK/AU, the second syllable carries the long /iː/; some speakers may reduce the schwa slightly before /ɪ/ in rapid speech. Rhotic accents don’t alter the /ə/ at the start, but Australian speakers may reduce the initial vowel a touch more, yielding a lighter overall onset while preserving /ˈviːtʃi/. IPA reference remains /əˈviːtʃi/ for all three.
The difficulty lies in the diphthong-like central vowel /ə/ + the long /iː/ followed by the /tʃ/ affricate; keeping the split between syllables clear is crucial. Non-native speakers often neutralize the first syllable and misarticulate /viː/ as /vɪ/ or confuse /tʃi/ with /ti/. Practice by isolating the second syllable with a longer /iː/ and ensuring the /tʃ/ is clean and not blended into /i/.
A distinctive feature is maintaining a crisp, aspirated /t/ immediately before the /ʃ/ blend in /tʃi/, avoiding a softened or elided consonant. Some speakers also insert a tiny pause between /viː/ and /tʃi/ due to fast speech, which you should avoid in careful speech. Aim for a smooth, even rhythm with strong secondary stress on the second syllable.
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Avicii derives from the prefix A and the word ‘vicii’ a stylized spelling of ‘Vici’ drawing from Latin ‘vici’ (I conquered) or related to ‘victory’ notions; however, the chosen rendering is primarily a personal, mnemonic stage name rather than a word with established etymology. The artist adopted the name in the early 2010s as he rose to global fame in electronic music. The exact spelling and capitalization are a band/brand choice, not a standard dictionary entry, and the name became emblematic of his melodic-progressive house style. The name’s appeal lies in its brevity, memorable vowel-consonant balance, and international readability, which helped it travel across languages. The first known public use of the name appears in Bergling’s early productions and local gigs around 2009–2010, with global attention rising after his 2011–2013 breakout tracks and later studio albums. It evolved as a recognizable brand, often stylized as Avicii in media, with the pronunciation consistently rendered by fans worldwide as /əˈviːtʃi/ in broad terms, though local pronunciation can vary slightly by language speakers and media outlets.
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