How to pronounce advisory
Say it like ad-VY-zuh-ree. Advisory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ad
- VY
- zuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advisory 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of advisory
American and British speakers say advisory in essentially the same way: /ædˈvaɪzəri/ in the US and /ədˈvaɪzəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VY-zuh-ree.
What does advisory mean?
- an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat“a frost advisory”
- giving advice“an advisory memorandum”“his function was purely consultative”
Where does advisory come from?
From advise + -ory.
Words that rhyme with advisory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of advisory.
Questions about saying advisory
How do you pronounce advisory?
Say ad-VY-zuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvaɪzəri/. In British English it is /ədˈvaɪzəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advisory?
Advisory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ad · VY · zuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say advisory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈvaɪzəri/ and the British form is /ədˈvaɪzəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.