how to pronounce avoirdupois

/ˌævwɑːdjuːˈpwɑː/

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avoirdupois is pronounced in four syllables

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meanings of avoirdupois

noun:

The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959.
The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.
Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent).

avoirdupois frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word avoirdupois occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.