How to pronounce adventuress
Say it like ud-VEN-chuh-ris. Adventuress has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ud
- VEN
- chuh
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventuress 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.
- 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.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adventuress
American and British speakers say adventuress in essentially the same way: /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/ in the US and /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VEN-chuh-ris.
What does adventuress mean?
- A female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.
- A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character who pursues personal advancement, especially by sexual means; a demirep.
- A female varietist.
Where does adventuress come from?
From adventure (verb) + -ess, after adventurer.
Questions about saying adventuress
How do you pronounce adventuress?
Say ud-VEN-chuh-ris. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/. In British English it is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventuress?
Adventuress has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ud · VEN · chuh · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say adventuress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/ and the British form is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.