To pronounce "adversary", say ADV-ers-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/
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"adversary" has 3 syllables: adv-ers-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He prepared to fight his adversary.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adversary" has 3 syllables: adv · ers · ary.
The IPA transcription of "adversary" is /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/.
Adversary: An opponent or rival.
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