How to pronounce advertisement
Say it like ad-VUR-tuz-munt. Advertisement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
- ad
- VUR
- tuz
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The stress moves: 'ad-ver-TYZE-ment' in the US, 'ad-VUR-tis-ment' in Britain.
Advertisement 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.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of advertisement
- 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-tih-smunt.
Other ways to say advertisement
Advertisement also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ad-ver-TYZE-munt /ˌædvɚˈtaɪzmənt/
What does advertisement mean?
- A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.“Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.”
- A public notice.“The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks.”
- A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.“The good manners and intelligence of the students are an advertisement for the school.”
Where does advertisement come from?
From Middle French advertissement (“statement calling attention”), compare French avertissement (“warning”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ad
- advert
- advertizement
- advertising
- advertizing
Questions about saying advertisement
How do you pronounce advertisement?
Say ad-VUR-tuz-munt. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɝtəzmənt/. In British English it is /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advertisement?
Advertisement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: ad · VUR · tuz · munt.
Is advertisement 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 /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ (ud-VUR-tih-smunt).