How to Pronounce "adventitious"
word
ad-ven-TISH-uhs
ad-vin-TISH-uhs
Definition
Happening by chance or accident, especially in a way that is not planned; in biology, it describes something that appears in an unusual or unexpected place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌædvənˈtɪʃəs/
British English
/ˌædvɪntˈɪʃəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-ven-TISH-uhs
UK
ad-vin-TISH-uhs
Listen in Context
The plant grew adventitious roots after the storm.
His success was partly adventitious.
Adventitious events changed her plans.
The scientist explained that the extra roots were adventitious.