How to pronounce admire
Say it like ad-MIRE. Admire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIRE).
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- ad
- MIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of admire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MY.
What does admire mean?
- feel admiration for
- look at with admiration
Where does admire come from?
From Middle English admyren, borrowed from Middle French admirer, from Latin admīror, from ad + mīror (“wonder at”).
Words that rhyme with admire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of admire.
Questions about saying admire
How do you pronounce admire?
Say ad-MIRE. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmaɪr/. In British English it is /ədˈmaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admire?
Admire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIRE). Broken into parts: ad · MIRE.
Is admire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədˈmaɪ/ (ud-MY).