How to pronounce admiral
Say it like AD-muh-rul. Admiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- muh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admiral 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of admiral
American and British speakers say admiral in essentially the same way: /ˈædmərəl/ in the US and /ˈædmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-muh-rul.
What does admiral mean?
- the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
- any of several brightly colored butterflies
Where does admiral come from?
From Middle English admiral etc., from Anglo-Norman and Old French admiral etc., from Medieval Latin admiralis, admirallus, and admiralius, from irregular modification of amiralis etc.
Questions about saying admiral
How do you pronounce admiral?
Say AD-muh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈædmərəl/. In British English it is /ˈædmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admiral?
Admiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · muh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say admiral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædmərəl/ and the British form is /ˈædmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.