How to pronounce admissible
Say it like ud-MIS-uh-bul. Admissible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- ud
- MIS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admissible 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.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of admissible
American and British speakers say admissible in essentially the same way: /ədˈmɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ədˈmɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-MIS-uh-bul.
What does admissible mean?
- Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
- Describing a heuristic that never overestimates the cost of reaching a goal.
Where does admissible come from?
Borrowed from Middle French admissible.
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Words that rhyme with admissible
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Questions about saying admissible
How do you pronounce admissible?
Say ud-MIS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admissible?
Admissible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: ud · MIS · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say admissible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈmɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ədˈmɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.