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How to pronounce advertising

advertising
/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Advertising, 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.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

In a sentence

Dirigibles are sometimes used for advertising and sightseeing.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce advertising?

Advertising is pronounced /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in advertising?

Advertising has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in advertising?

The first syllable: /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/.

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