How to pronounce administer
Say it like ud-MIN-uh-ster. Administer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- ud
- MIN
- uh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of administer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MIN-ih-stuh.
What does administer mean?
- work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of“administer a program”“she administers the funds”
- perform (a church sacrament) ritually“administer the last unction”
- administer or bestow, as in small portions“administer critical remarks to everyone present”“dole out some money”
Where does administer come from?
From Middle English administren, from Old French aminister, from Latin administrare (“to manage, execute”), from ad (“to”) + ministrare (“to attend, serve”), from minister (“servant”); see minister.
Questions about saying administer
How do you pronounce administer?
Say ud-MIN-uh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪnəstɚ/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪnɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administer?
Administer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: ud · MIN · uh · ster.
Is administer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (ud-MIN-ih-stuh).