To pronounce "admirable", say ADM-ir-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈædmɝəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
admirable
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/ˈædmɝəbəɫ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ˈædməɹəbəl/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "admirable" into 4 beats and lean on "ADM" — that's the stressed one.
adjective
“It's admirable that Shelley overcame her handicap and excelled in her work.”
"Admirable" has 4 syllables: adm · ir · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "admirable" is /ˈædmɝəbəɫ/.
Admirable: Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
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