How to pronounce advisement
Say it like ud-VYZE-munt. Advisement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE).
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- ud
- VYZE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advisement 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.
- VYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of advisement
American and British speakers say advisement in essentially the same way: /ədˈvaɪzmənt/ in the US and /ədˈvaɪzmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VYZE-munt.
What does advisement mean?
- Consideration or deliberation.“He took the situation under advisement, but was able to draw no conclusion.”
Where does advisement come from?
From Middle English advisement, avisement, from Old French advisement, avisement, from adviser, aviser + -ment.
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Questions about saying advisement
How do you pronounce advisement?
Say ud-VYZE-munt. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvaɪzmənt/. In British English it is /ədˈvaɪzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advisement?
Advisement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE). Broken into parts: ud · VYZE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say advisement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈvaɪzmənt/ and the British form is /ədˈvaɪzmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.