How to pronounce adspeak
Say it like AD-speek. Adspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce adspeak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AD
- speek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adspeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- speekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adspeak
American and British speakers say adspeak in essentially the same way: /ˈædspik/ in the US and /ˈædspik/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-speek.
What does adspeak mean?
- The sort of language used in advertisements, typified by bold claims and optimistic encouragement.
Where does adspeak come from?
From ad + -speak.
Questions about saying adspeak
How do you pronounce adspeak?
Say AD-speek. The American pronunciation is /ˈædspik/. In British English it is /ˈædspik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adspeak?
Adspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · speek.
Do Americans and Brits say adspeak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædspik/ and the British form is /ˈædspik/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.