How to pronounce administratively
Say it like ad-min-uh-STRAY-tiv-lee. Administratively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRAY).
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- ad
- min
- uh
- STRAY
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administratively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of administratively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ad-min-uh-STRAY-tiv-lee.
What does administratively mean?
- In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.“The country is divided administratively into 12 districts.”
Where does administratively come from?
From administrative + -ly.
Words that rhyme with administratively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of administratively.
Questions about saying administratively
How do you pronounce administratively?
Say ad-min-uh-STRAY-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ædˌmɪnəˈstreɪtɪvli/. In British English it is /ædˌmɪnəˈstreɪtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administratively?
Administratively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRAY). Broken into parts: ad · min · uh · STRAY · tiv · lee.
Is administratively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ædˌmɪnəˈstreɪtɪvli/ (ad-min-uh-STRAY-tiv-lee).