How to pronounce adherent
Say it like ad-HIR-unt. Adherent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR).
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- ad
- HIR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adherent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adherent
American and British speakers say adherent in essentially the same way: /ædˈhɪrənt/ in the US and /ædˈhɪərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-HEER-runt.
What does adherent mean?
- A person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
- Adhesive, sticking to something.
- Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
- Attaching or pressing against a different organ.
Where does adherent come from?
From Middle English adherent, from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerēns, present participle of adhaereō (“to stick to, cling”).
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Words that rhyme with adherent
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Questions about saying adherent
How do you pronounce adherent?
Say ad-HIR-unt. The American pronunciation is /ædˈhɪrənt/. In British English it is /ædˈhɪərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adherent?
Adherent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR). Broken into parts: ad · HIR · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say adherent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈhɪrənt/ and the British form is /ædˈhɪərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.