How to Pronounce Advanced

To pronounce "advanced", say ADV-anc-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ədˈvɑːnst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ədˈvɑːnst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “advanced”

"advanced" has 3 syllables: adv-anc-ed. It rhymes with enhanced and entranced, if that helps it stick.

What does advanced mean?

verb

To promote or advantage.
To move forward in space or time.

adjective

At or close to the state of the art.
Enhanced.

Synonyms

accelerate adduce aggrandize allege assign elevate exalt heighten professional progressive

Antonyms

regress retract

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Words that rhyme with advanced

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enhanced entranced glanced tranced pranced financed lanced danced chanced canst underfinanced refinanced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advanced"?▾

"Advanced" has 3 syllables: adv · anc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "advanced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advanced" is /ədˈvɑːnst/.

What does "advanced" mean?▾

Advanced: To promote or advantage.

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