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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'dis', with a short 'i' sound.
Say 'ad', keeping it short and soft.
Emphasize 'van', with stress on this syllable.
End with 'tage', as in 'ledge'.
mispronouncing the middle as 'dis-ad-vant-age' (4 syllables)
overemphasizing the 'ad' part (dis-AD-van-tage)
missing the stress on 'van' (dis-ad-VAN-tage)
Start with 'dis', keeping it light and short.
Follow with 'ad', softly transitioning.
Say 'van' with stress and a pronounced 'a' sound.
Conclude with 'tage', like 'tidge'.
confusing the 'a' vowel sound in 'van' (dis-adv-en-tage)
neglecting stress on 'van' (dis-ad-van-TAGE)
pronouncing as 'dis-uhdv-ahn-tidge' overemphasizing the syllables.
The 'd' is pronounced like the 'd' in 'dog'.
The stress is on the 'van' syllable.
No, it's pronounced like 'tidge', almost like 'bridge'.
A condition of being in an unfavorable position.
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
A condition of being in a favorable position.
/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
Giving a benefit.
/ədˈvæntɪdʒd/
Being in a better position.
Disadvantage has an added 'dis-' prefix that advantage lacks.
Advantageous ends differently, with an '-geous' sound.
Advantaged uses a '-d' ending sound.
Always put stress on the 'van' syllable for clarity.
Keep it to four syllables, avoid saying 'advant-age'.
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