How to Pronounce "adversity"
word
ædˈvɝsɪˌti/, /ədˈvɝsɪti
ad-VER-sih-tee or uh-VER-sih-tee
ædvˈəsɪti
ad-VUH-sih-tee
Definition
Difficult or unpleasant situations that make life hard; serious troubles or challenges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ædˈvɝsɪˌti/, /ədˈvɝsɪti
British English
ædvˈəsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-VER-sih-tee or uh-VER-sih-tee
UK
ad-VUH-sih-tee
Listen in Context
She showed great strength in times of adversity.
Many people learn valuable lessons from adversity.
Adversity makes us stronger if we don't give up.
Even in the face of adversity, he kept a positive attitude.