How to pronounce advocacy

advocacy

/ˈædvəkəsi/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

How do you pronounce advocacy?

Advocacy is pronounced /ˈædvəkəsi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in advocacy?

Advocacy has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in advocacy?

The first syllable: /ˈædvəkəsi/.