How to pronounce adventure
Say it like ad-VEN-cher. Adventure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ad
- VEN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventure 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adventure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-VEN-chuh.
What does adventure mean?
- a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
- take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
- put at risk“I will stake my good reputation for this”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with adventure
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Questions about saying adventure
How do you pronounce adventure?
Say ad-VEN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɛntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ədˈvɛntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventure?
Adventure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ad · VEN · cher.
Is adventure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədˈvɛntʃə/ (ud-VEN-chuh).