How to pronounce admirals
Say it like AD-muh-rulz. Admirals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- muh
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirals 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of admirals
American and British speakers say admirals in essentially the same way: /ˈædmərəlz/ in the US and /ˈædmərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-muh-rulz.
What does admirals mean?
- plural of admiral How to pronounce admiral
Questions about saying admirals
How do you pronounce admirals?
Say AD-muh-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædmərəlz/. In British English it is /ˈædmərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirals?
Admirals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · muh · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say admirals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædmərəlz/ and the British form is /ˈædmərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.