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Step 2: Follow with 'dv' without a pause.
Step 3: End with a clear 'ance', stressing the second syllable.
ad-VAHN-ce (wrong stress)
ad-vuhns (incorrect vowel sound)
ad-vancee (extra syllable)
Step 1: Begin with a schwa sound, 'uh'.
Step 2: Follow with 'dv' smoothly.
Step 3: Conclude with 'awnce', stressing the second syllable.
ad-VAHN-ce (wrong stress)
ad-vahns (incorrect vowel sound)
ad-vancee (extra syllable)
In 'advance', the stress naturally falls on 'vance', not the prefix.
No, the 'd' is pronounced lightly.
Yes, the 's' should be clearly pronounced as in 'sister'.
Progress or movement forward.
/ədˈvænsmənt/
Progress or development.
/ədˈvænsɪŋ/
Moving forward.
/ədˈvænst/
At a higher level.
- Different ending and stress on noun form.
- '-ing' changes the ending sounds.
- Different ending with past tense sound.
Focus on stressing the second syllable for clarity.
Ensure the 's' in 'advance' is not overpowered by the final 'e'.
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