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Adverb Pronunciation
Adverb is pronounced AD-verb, IPA /ˈædvɝb/.
AD-verb
US /ˈædvɝb/ · UK /ˈædvɜːb/
Syllables: AD · verb (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A word that describes how, when, or where something happens, such as slowly or yesterday.
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Adverb in a Sentence
- Quickly is an adverb and quick is an adjective.
- Try the sentence without the adverb and see if it loses anything.
- Not every adverb ends in ly.
Common Mispronunciations of Adverb
Not uhd-VERB
Say the opening AD out loud and clearly, then let verb follow quietly. The noun does not reduce its first syllable the way the verb advance does.
Not AD-vub
An American r colours the second syllable, so verb keeps its r firmly in place.
Tip: Adverb sits at the front and adverbial moves back to ad-VUR-bee-uhl.
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