How to pronounce advises
Say it like ad-VY-ziz. Advises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ad
- VY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advises 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of advises
American and British speakers say advises in essentially the same way: /ædˈvaɪzɪz/ in the US and /ædˈvaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-VY-ziz.
What does advises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of advise How to pronounce advise
Questions about saying advises
How do you pronounce advises?
Say ad-VY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ædˈvaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advises?
Advises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ad · VY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say advises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈvaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ædˈvaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.