English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Advantages Pronunciation
Advantages is pronounced ad-VAN-ti-jiz, IPA /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/.
ad-VAN-ti-jiz
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/ · UK /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz/
Syllables: ad · VAN · ti · jiz (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun (plural): Things that put you in a better position than others.
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Advantages in a Sentence
- The advantages of the new design became clear within a week.
- Living near the station has its advantages.
- List the advantages and the costs side by side.
Common Mispronunciations of Advantages
Not ad-VAN-tayj-iz
The -ages plural runs together as ti-jiz, with both vowels reduced, rather than keeping a full tayj.
Not AD-van-ti-jiz
Strike the second beat, VAN, and let the other three stay level.
Tip: British speakers use the long ah of father in the middle, uhd-VAHN-ti-jiz, where Americans use the a of cat.
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