How to pronounce adherence
Say it like ud-HIR-uns. Adherence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR).
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- ud
- HIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adherence 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.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adherence
American and British speakers say adherence in essentially the same way: /ədˈhɪrəns/ in the US and /ədˈhɪərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-HEER-runs.
What does adherence mean?
- A close physical union of two objects.
- Faithful support for some cause.“Strict adherence to the rules is required.”
- An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.
Where does adherence come from?
From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.
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Words that rhyme with adherence
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Questions about saying adherence
How do you pronounce adherence?
Say ud-HIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ədˈhɪrəns/. In British English it is /ədˈhɪərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adherence?
Adherence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR). Broken into parts: ud · HIR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say adherence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈhɪrəns/ and the British form is /ədˈhɪərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.