How to pronounce adware
Say it like AD-weh-er. Adware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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US American/ˈæˌdwɛɚ/AD-weh-er
UK British/ˈæˌdwɛə/AD-wair
- AD
- weh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adware
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AD-wair.
What does adware mean?
noun
- A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.
Where does adware come from?
From ad + -ware.
Questions about saying adware
How do you pronounce adware?
Say AD-weh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌdwɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæˌdwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adware?
Adware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · weh · er.
Is adware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈæˌdwɛə/ (AD-wair).