How to pronounce advowson
Say it like ud-VOW-zun. Advowson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- ud
- VOW
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advowson 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.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of advowson
American and British speakers say advowson in essentially the same way: /ədˈvaʊzən/ in the US and /ədˈvaʊzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VOW-zun.
What does advowson mean?
- The right to present a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice or church office.
Where does advowson come from?
From Middle English avowson, from Anglo-Norman avouson, from Latin advocātiō.
Questions about saying advowson
How do you pronounce advowson?
Say ud-VOW-zun. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvaʊzən/. In British English it is /ədˈvaʊzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advowson?
Advowson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: ud · VOW · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say advowson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈvaʊzən/ and the British form is /ədˈvaʊzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.