How to Pronounce "advent"
word
ˈædˌvɛnt
AD-vent
ˈædvɛnt
AD-vent
Definition
The arrival or beginning of an important event, person, invention, or time. Also used in religious contexts for the period before Christmas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædˌvɛnt
British English
ˈædvɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-vent
UK
AD-vent
Listen in Context
The advent of the internet changed the world.
With the advent of spring, flowers start to bloom.
The advent of electricity made life easier for everyone.
People were excited about the advent of smartphones.