How to pronounce admirably
Say it like AD-mih-ruh-blee. Admirably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- mih
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirably 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.
- 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admirably
American and British speakers say admirably in essentially the same way: /ˈædmɪrəbli/ in the US and /ˈædmərəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-muh-ruh-blee.
What does admirably mean?
- In a way worthy of admiration.“He succeeded admirably in drawing fire away from the troop transports.”
- To an admirable degree.“They have made admirably great improvements in quality.”
Where does admirably come from?
From admirable + -ly.
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Questions about saying admirably
How do you pronounce admirably?
Say AD-mih-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈædmɪrəbli/. In British English it is /ˈædmərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirably?
Admirably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · mih · ruh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say admirably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædmɪrəbli/ and the British form is /ˈædmərəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.