How to pronounce advanced
Say it like ud-VANST. Advanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANST).
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- ud
- VANST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advanced 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.
- VANSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of advanced
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ud-VAHNST.
What does advanced mean?
- farther along in physical or mental development“the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'”“children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average”
- comparatively late in a course of development“the illness had reached an advanced stage”“an advanced state of exhaustion”
- ahead of the times“the advanced teaching methods”“had advanced views on the subject”
Where does advanced come from?
From advance + -ed.
Words that rhyme with advanced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of advanced.
Questions about saying advanced
How do you pronounce advanced?
Say ud-VANST. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvænst/. In British English it is /ədˈvɑːnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advanced?
Advanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANST). Broken into parts: ud · VANST.
Is advanced 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 /ədˈvɑːnst/ (ud-VAHNST).