How to pronounce adverbs
Say it like AD-verbz. Adverbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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US American/ˈædvɚbz/AD-verbz
UK British/ˈædvəbz/AD-vubz
- AD
- verbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adverbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- verbzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adverbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AD-vubz.
What does adverbs mean?
noun
- plural of adverb How to pronounce adverb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of adverb How to pronounce adverb
Questions about saying adverbs
How do you pronounce adverbs?
Say AD-verbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædvɚbz/. In British English it is /ˈædvəbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adverbs?
Adverbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · verbz.
Is adverbs 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 /ˈædvəbz/ (AD-vubz).