How to pronounce adviser
Say it like ad-VY-zer. Adviser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce adviser. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ad
- VY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adviser 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adviser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-VY-zuh.
What does adviser mean?
- an expert who gives advice“an adviser helped students select their courses”“the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala”
Where does adviser come from?
From advise + -er.
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Questions about saying adviser
How do you pronounce adviser?
Say ad-VY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ədˈvaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adviser?
Adviser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ad · VY · zer.
Is adviser 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 /ədˈvaɪzə/ (ud-VY-zuh).
What words sound the same as adviser?
Adviser sounds the same as advisor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.