How to pronounce admired
Say it like ud-MY-erd. Admired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- ud
- MY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of admired
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MYDE.
What does admired mean?
- regarded with admiration
Words that rhyme with admired
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of admired.
Questions about saying admired
How do you pronounce admired?
Say ud-MY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ədˈmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admired?
Admired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: ud · MY · erd.
Is admired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ədˈmaɪd/ (ud-MYDE).