How to pronounce admiringly
Say it like ad-MY-ring-lee. Admiringly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- ad
- MY
- ring
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admiringly 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admiringly
American and British speakers say admiringly in essentially the same way: /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/ in the US and /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-MY-ring-lee.
What does admiringly mean?
- In an admiring manner.
Where does admiringly come from?
From admiring + -ly.
Questions about saying admiringly
How do you pronounce admiringly?
Say ad-MY-ring-lee. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/. In British English it is /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admiringly?
Admiringly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: ad · MY · ring · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say admiringly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/ and the British form is /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.