How to pronounce advance
Say it like ud-VANS. Advance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANS).
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- ud
- VANS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advance 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.
- VANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of advance
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ud-VAHNS.
What does advance mean?
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense“Time marches on”
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance“advance an argument”
- increase or raise“boost the voltage in an electrical circuit”
- a movement forward“he listened for the progress of the troops”
- a change for the better; progress in development
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others“she rejected his advances”
- being ahead of time or need“gave advance warning”“was beforehand with her report”
- situated ahead or going before“an advance party”“at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies”
Where does advance come from?
From Middle English avauncen, avancen, borrowed from Anglo-Norman avauncier, from Vulgar Latin *abanteāre, from Late Latin ab ante, from Latin ab + ante (“before”).
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Words that rhyme with advance
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Questions about saying advance
How do you pronounce advance?
Say ud-VANS. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvæns/. In British English it is /ədˈvɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advance?
Advance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANS). Broken into parts: ud · VANS.
Is advance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ədˈvɑːns/ (ud-VAHNS).