How to pronounce admissibly
Say it like ud-MIS-ih-blee. Admissibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- ud
- MIS
- ih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admissibly 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admissibly
American and British speakers say admissibly in essentially the same way: /ədˈmɪsɪbli/ in the US and /ədˈmɪsɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-MIS-ih-blee.
What does admissibly mean?
- Acceptably, allowably.
- Concedably.
Where does admissibly come from?
From admissible + -ly.
Questions about saying admissibly
How do you pronounce admissibly?
Say ud-MIS-ih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪsɪbli/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪsɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admissibly?
Admissibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: ud · MIS · ih · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say admissibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈmɪsɪbli/ and the British form is /ədˈmɪsɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.