How to pronounce admirer
Say it like ad-MY-rer. Admirer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- ad
- MY
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirer 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.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of admirer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MY-ruh.
What does admirer mean?
- One who admires.“Deven is an enthusiastic admirer of The Beatles.”
- One who is romantically attracted to someone.“Although he has a number of admirers, he prefers to remain single.”
Where does admirer come from?
From admire + -er.
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Words that rhyme with admirer
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Questions about saying admirer
How do you pronounce admirer?
Say ad-MY-rer. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmaɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ədˈmaɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirer?
Admirer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: ad · MY · rer.
Is admirer 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 /ədˈmaɪrə/ (ud-MY-ruh).