How to Pronounce Advent

To pronounce "advent", say ADV-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæd.vənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæd.vənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “advent”

"advent" has 2 syllables: adv-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does advent mean?

noun

  1. Arrival; onset; a time when something first comes or appears

Synonyms

approacharrivaloncomeonset

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Words that rhyme with advent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

comingbeginninginceptionarrivalstartapproacharriveturnout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advent"?▾

"Advent" has 2 syllables: adv · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "advent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advent" is /ˈæd.vənt/.

What does "advent" mean?▾

Advent: Arrival; onset; a time when something first comes or appears

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