How to pronounce advertent
Say it like ud-VUR-tunt. Advertent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- ud
- VUR
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advertent 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of advertent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ud-VUR-tunt.
What does advertent mean?
- Attentive.
- Not inadvertent; intentional.
Where does advertent come from?
Apparently a back-formation from inadvertent, or a learned borrowing from Latin advertent-, advertens, present participle of advertere, from the verb adverto (“to give or draw attention to”)
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Questions about saying advertent
How do you pronounce advertent?
Say ud-VUR-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvɝtənt/. In British English it is /ədˈvɜːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advertent?
Advertent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: ud · VUR · tunt.
Is advertent 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 /ədˈvɜːtənt/ (ud-VUR-tunt).