How to pronounce administered
Say it like ud-MIN-uh-sterd. Administered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- ud
- MIN
- uh
- sterd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administered 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.
- sterdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of administered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MIN-ih-stud.
What does administered mean?
- simple past and past participle of administer How to pronounce administer
Questions about saying administered
How do you pronounce administered?
Say ud-MIN-uh-sterd. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪnəstɚd/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪnɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administered?
Administered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: ud · MIN · uh · sterd.
Is administered 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 /ədˈmɪnɪstəd/ (ud-MIN-ih-stud).