How to pronounce admissions
Say it like ad-MISH-unz. Admissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- ad
- MISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admissions 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.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of admissions
American and British speakers say admissions in essentially the same way: /ædˈmɪʃənz/ in the US and /ædˈmɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-MISH-unz.
What does admissions mean?
- plural of admission How to pronounce admission“the admissions tutor”
- The department, section, administrative team, etc., that process admissions for an institution, hospital, etc.; the place where such a department is located.
Questions about saying admissions
How do you pronounce admissions?
Say ad-MISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ædˈmɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admissions?
Admissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: ad · MISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say admissions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈmɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ædˈmɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.