To pronounce "advisory", say ADV-is-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ədˈvaɪzəɹi/
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"advisory" has 3 syllables: adv-is-ory. It rhymes with supervisory and non-supervisory, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, warning little boats to watch out for bad weather.”
adjective
“The advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power.”
“The consultant's advisory recommendations were selectively adopted.”
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"Advisory" has 3 syllables: adv · is · ory.
The IPA transcription of "advisory" is /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/.
Advisory: A warning.
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