How to pronounce adverbial
Say it like ad-VUR-bee-ul. Adverbial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- ad
- VUR
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adverbial 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adverbial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-VUR-bee-ul.
What does adverbial mean?
- Of or relating to an adverb.
- An adverbial word or phrase.
Where does adverbial come from?
Borrowed from Latin adverbiālis.
Words that rhyme with adverbial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adverbial.
Questions about saying adverbial
How do you pronounce adverbial?
Say ad-VUR-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɝbiəl/. In British English it is /ədˈvɜːbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adverbial?
Adverbial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: ad · VUR · bee · ul.
Is adverbial 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 /ədˈvɜːbiəl/ (ud-VUR-bee-ul).