How to pronounce administrationese
Say it like ud-mih-nuh-strey-shuh-NEEZ. Administrationese has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NEEZ).
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- ud
- mih
- nuh
- strey
- shuh
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administrationese 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- streyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of administrationese
American and British speakers say administrationese in essentially the same way: /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniz/ in the US and /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-mih-nuh-strey-shuh-NEEZ.
What does administrationese mean?
- The jargon used in administration.
Where does administrationese come from?
From administration + -ese.
Words that rhyme with administrationese
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Questions about saying administrationese
How do you pronounce administrationese?
Say ud-mih-nuh-strey-shuh-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniz/. In British English it is /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administrationese?
Administrationese has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: ud · mih · nuh · strey · shuh · NEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say administrationese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniz/ and the British form is /ədmɪnəˌstrɛjʃəˈniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.