How to Pronounce Advertisement

To pronounce "advertisement", say ADV-ert-is-em-ent — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌædvɝˈtaɪzmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌædvɝˈtaɪzmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐdvˈɜːtɪsmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “advertisement

"advertisement" has 5 syllables: adv-ert-is-em-ent. It rhymes with aggrandizement and self-aggrandizement, if that helps it stick.

What does advertisement mean?

noun

  1. A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

    Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.

  2. A public notice.

    The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks.

Synonyms

Words that rhyme with advertisement

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advertisement"?

"Advertisement" has 5 syllables: adv · ert · is · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "advertisement"?

The IPA transcription of "advertisement" is /ˌædvɝˈtaɪzmənt/.

What does "advertisement" mean?

Advertisement: A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

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