How to pronounce adventurer
Say it like ad-VEN-chuh-rer. Adventurer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ad
- VEN
- chuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventurer 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adventurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-VEN-chuh-ruh.
What does adventurer mean?
- One who enjoys adventures.
- A person who seeks a fortune in new and possibly dangerous enterprises.
- A soldier of fortune, a speculator.
Where does adventurer come from?
From adventure + -er.
Questions about saying adventurer
How do you pronounce adventurer?
Say ad-VEN-chuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɛntʃərɚ/. In British English it is /ædˈvɛntʃərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventurer?
Adventurer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ad · VEN · chuh · rer.
Is adventurer 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 /ædˈvɛntʃərə/ (ad-VEN-chuh-ruh).