How to Pronounce Adverse

To pronounce "adverse", say ADV-ers-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adverse”

"adverse" has 3 syllables: adv-ers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does adverse mean?

adjective

  1. Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

    “adverse criticism”

  2. Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

    “adverse circumstances”

Words that rhyme with adverse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepursereverse

Related words

contraryunfavourableinauspiciousuntowardharmfulunfavorableadversarialhostile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adverse"?▾

"Adverse" has 3 syllables: adv · ers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "adverse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adverse" is /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/.

What does "adverse" mean?▾

Adverse: Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

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