How to pronounce advantage
Say it like ad-VAN-tij. Advantage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN).
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- ad
- VAN
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advantage 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.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of advantage
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ud-VAHN-tij.
What does advantage mean?
- the quality of having a superior or more favorable position“the experience gave him the advantage over me”
- (tennis) first point scored after deuce
- benefit resulting from some event or action“it turned out to my advantage”“reaping the rewards of generosity”
- give an advantage to“This system advantages the rich”
Where does advantage come from?
From Middle English avantage, avauntage, from Old French avantage, from avant (“before”), from Late Latin ab ante.
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Questions about saying advantage
How do you pronounce advantage?
Say ad-VAN-tij. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advantage?
Advantage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN). Broken into parts: ad · VAN · tij.
Is advantage 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 /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ (ud-VAHN-tij).