How to pronounce advisor
Say it like ad-VY-zer. Advisor 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 advisor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ad
- VY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advisor 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 advisor
- 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 advisor mean?
- an expert who gives advice“an adviser helped students select their courses”“the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala”
Where does advisor come from?
From advise + -or.
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Questions about saying advisor
How do you pronounce advisor?
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 advisor?
Advisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ad · VY · zer.
Is advisor 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 advisor?
Advisor sounds the same as adviser in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.