How to pronounce admixture
Say it like ud-MIKS-cher. Admixture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIKS).
- ud
- MIKS
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admixture 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.
- MIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of admixture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-MIKS-chuh.
What does admixture mean?
- An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.“The admixture of vanilla extract in the dough improved the pastries' flavor.”
- A mixing-in of a biologically or genetically differentiated group to an established stock.
- A mixture, in some contexts
Where does admixture come from?
From Latin admixtūra, from admixtus, past participle of admisceō (“to mix in”), from misceō (“to mix”).
Words that rhyme with admixture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of admixture.
Questions about saying admixture
How do you pronounce admixture?
Say ud-MIKS-cher. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪkstʃɚ/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪkstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admixture?
Admixture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIKS). Broken into parts: ud · MIKS · cher.
Is admixture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədˈmɪkstʃə/ (ud-MIKS-chuh).