adverse

/ˈædvɜːrs/

Syllables ad·verse

Stress AD-verse

Phonics Breakdown

ad

/æd/

short a

verse

/vɜːrs/

r控元音

Meaning

unfavorable; harmful

Sound Reference

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ad=/æd/(add) + verse=/vɜːrs/(verse)

Example

The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.