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How to pronounce adverbial

adverbial
/ædˈvɜːbiːəl/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Adverbial, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce adverbial?

Adverbial is pronounced /ædˈvɜːbiːəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in adverbial?

Adverbial has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in adverbial?

The second syllable: /ædˈvɜːbiːəl/.

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