How to Pronounce Advantage

To pronounce "advantage", say ADV-ant-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐdvˈɑːntɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “advantage”

"advantage" has 4 syllables: adv-ant-ag-e. It rhymes with manage and vantage, if that helps it stick.

What does advantage mean?

noun

  1. Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

    “The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.”

  2. Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.

verb

  1. To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
  2. To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of

Synonyms

benefitedgeforedealvaluevantagefavorfavorise

Antonyms

disadvantagedrawback

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Words that rhyme with advantage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

managevantagedisadvantagechantagemismanageplantagetannagemicromanagepannageunmanage

Related words

vantageadvantageousbenefitbeneficialavailexpediencyfavorpredominance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advantage"?▾

"Advantage" has 4 syllables: adv · ant · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "advantage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advantage" is /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/.

What does "advantage" mean?▾

Advantage: Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

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