How to pronounce adversarial
Say it like ad-ver-SEH-er-ee-ul. Adversarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEH).
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- ad
- ver
- SEH
- er
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adversarial 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep 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 adversarial
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-vuh-SAIR-ree-ul.
What does adversarial mean?
- Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
- In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.“Canada uses an adversarial system of criminal justice, whereas France uses an inquisitorial model.”
Where does adversarial come from?
Probably from adversary + -al
Questions about saying adversarial
How do you pronounce adversarial?
Say ad-ver-SEH-er-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌædvɚˈsɛɚiəl/. In British English it is /ˌædvəˈsɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adversarial?
Adversarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEH). Broken into parts: ad · ver · SEH · er · ee · ul.
Is adversarial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌædvəˈsɛəriəl/ (ad-vuh-SAIR-ree-ul).