How to Pronounce "adversary"
word
/ˈædvɝˌsɛɹi/
AD-ver-ser-ee
/ˈædvəsəɹi/
AD-vuh-suh-ree
Definition
An adversary is someone you are competing or fighting against, often in a contest, competition, or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈædvɝˌsɛɹi/
British English
/ˈædvəsəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-ver-ser-ee
UK
AD-vuh-suh-ree
Listen in Context
The chess player defeated his adversary.
Every superhero has a powerful adversary.
During the debate, she listened carefully to her adversary.
They became friends after years of being fierce adversaries on the basketball court.