How to pronounce admittedly
Say it like ad-MIT-id-lee. Admittedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce admittedly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ad
- MIT
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admittedly 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep 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 admittedly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ud-MIT-id-lee.
What does admittedly mean?
- as acknowledged“true, she is the smartest in her class”
Where does admittedly come from?
From admitted + -ly.
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Questions about saying admittedly
How do you pronounce admittedly?
Say ad-MIT-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmɪtɪdli/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admittedly?
Admittedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: ad · MIT · id · lee.
Is admittedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ədˈmɪtɪdli/ (ud-MIT-id-lee).