How to pronounce advise
Say it like ad-VYZE. Advise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE).
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- ad
- VYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advise 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.
- VYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of advise
American and British speakers say advise in essentially the same way: /ædˈvaɪz/ in the US and /ədˈvaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VYZE.
What does advise mean?
- give advice to“The teacher counsels troubled students”“The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud”
- inform (somebody) of something“I advised him that the rent was due”
- make a proposal, declare a plan for something“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”
Where does advise come from?
From Middle English avisen (“to perceive, consider, inform”), from Old French aviser, from avis, or from Late Latin advisō, from ad + visō.
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Words that rhyme with advise
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Questions about saying advise
How do you pronounce advise?
Say ad-VYZE. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvaɪz/. In British English it is /ədˈvaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advise?
Advise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE). Broken into parts: ad · VYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say advise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈvaɪz/ and the British form is /ədˈvaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.