How to pronounce admiralty
Say it like AD-muh-rul-tee. Admiralty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- muh
- rul
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admiralty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admiralty
American and British speakers say admiralty in essentially the same way: /ˈædmərəlti/ in the US and /ˈædmərəlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-muh-rul-tee.
What does admiralty mean?
- The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
- The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.
- The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.
Where does admiralty come from?
From French amirauté, for an older amiralté (“office of admiral”), from Late Latin admīrālitās.
Questions about saying admiralty
How do you pronounce admiralty?
Say AD-muh-rul-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈædmərəlti/. In British English it is /ˈædmərəlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admiralty?
Admiralty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · muh · rul · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say admiralty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædmərəlti/ and the British form is /ˈædmərəlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.