How to pronounce adhere
Say it like ud-HEER. Adhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- ud
- HEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adhere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-HEER.
What does adhere mean?
- be compatible or in accordance with“You must adhere to the rules”
- follow through or carry out a plan without deviation“They adhered to their plan”
- come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation“The dress clings to her body”“The label stuck to the box”
Where does adhere come from?
From Middle English *adheren (suggested by Middle English adherande (“adhering, adherent”, present participle)), from Latin adhaerēre, adhaesum: ad (“to”) + haerēre (“to stick”).
Words that rhyme with adhere
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Questions about saying adhere
How do you pronounce adhere?
Say ud-HEER. The American pronunciation is /ədˈhɪr/. In British English it is /ədˈhɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhere?
Adhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: ud · HEER.
Is adhere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədˈhɪə/ (ud-HEER).