How to pronounce admirability
Say it like ad-mih-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Admirability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ad
- mih
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirability 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admirability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ad-mih-ruh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does admirability mean?
- That quality which produces admiration or wonder
Where does admirability come from?
From Latin admīrābilitās.
Words that rhyme with admirability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of admirability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying admirability
How do you pronounce admirability?
Say ad-mih-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ædmɪrəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ædmɪrəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirability?
Admirability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ad · mih · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is admirability 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 /ædmɪrəˈbɪlɪti/ (ad-mih-ruh-BIL-ih-tee).