How to Pronounce "adverbs"
word
ˈædvɝbz
AD-vurbz
ˈædvɜːbz
AD-vurbz
Definition
Adverbs are words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often tell us how, when, where, or to what degree something happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædvɝbz
British English
ˈædvɜːbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-vurbz
UK
AD-vurbz
Listen in Context
Many English words ending in '-ly' are adverbs.
Words like 'quickly' and 'loudly' are adverbs.
We use adverbs to say how things happen.
Not all adverbs end in '-ly', so be careful.