How to pronounce ambiversion
Say it like am-buh-VER-shun. Ambiversion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER).
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- am
- buh
- VER
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambiversion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambiversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: am-bih-VUR-shun.
What does ambiversion mean?
- A personality trait having balanced characteristics of both extroversion and introversion.
Where does ambiversion come from?
From ambi (“both ways”) + -version (“turning”) (ultimately from Latin vertō (“to turn; to turn around”)), modeled after extroversion and introversion.
Questions about saying ambiversion
How do you pronounce ambiversion?
Say am-buh-VER-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbəˈvɚʃən/. In British English it is /æmbɪˈvɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambiversion?
Ambiversion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER). Broken into parts: am · buh · VER · shun.
Is ambiversion 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 /æmbɪˈvɜːʃən/ (am-bih-VUR-shun).