How to pronounce admirable
Say it like AD-muh-ruh-bul. Admirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- muh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of admirable
American and British speakers say admirable in essentially the same way: /ˈædmərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈædmərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-muh-ruh-bul.
What does admirable mean?
- Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.“It's admirable that Shelley overcame her handicap and excelled in her work.”
- Good or heroic.“The act of putting out the burning fires was admirable.”
- The quality, state, or an example of being admirable.
Where does admirable come from?
From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis.
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Questions about saying admirable
How do you pronounce admirable?
Say AD-muh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈædmərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈædmərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirable?
Admirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · muh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say admirable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædmərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈædmərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.