How to pronounce adventurously
Say it like ad-VEN-cher-uh-slee. Adventurously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ad
- VEN
- cher
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventurously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adventurously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-VEN-chuh-uh-slee.
What does adventurously mean?
- In an adventurous manner.
Where does adventurously come from?
From Middle English auntreousliche, equivalent to adventurous + -ly.
Questions about saying adventurously
How do you pronounce adventurously?
Say ad-VEN-cher-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌædˈvɛntʃɚəˌsli/. In British English it is /ˌædˈvɛntʃəəˌsliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventurously?
Adventurously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ad · VEN · cher · uh · slee.
Is adventurously 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 /ˌædˈvɛntʃəəˌsliː/ (ad-VEN-chuh-uh-slee).