How to Pronounce Advantages

To pronounce "advantages", say ADV-ant-ag-es — 4 syllables, IPA /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪ.dʒɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪ.dʒɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “advantages”

"advantages" has 4 syllables: adv-ant-ag-es. It rhymes with disadvantages and manages, if that helps it stick.

What does advantages 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 advantages

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disadvantagesmanagesmismanagesmicromanagesvantages

Related words

vantageadvancesadvantageousallowancesassetsattractionsattributesavantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advantages"?▾

"Advantages" has 4 syllables: adv · ant · ag · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "advantages"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advantages" is /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪ.dʒɪz/.

What does "advantages" mean?▾

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

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