How to Pronounce Admirable

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.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈædmɝəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈædməɹəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “admirable”

Break "admirable" into 4 beats and lean on "ADM" — that's the stressed one.

What does admirable mean?

adjective

  1. Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
  2. Good or heroic.

noun

  1. The quality, state, or an example of being admirable.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "admirable"?▾

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.

How many syllables are in "admirable"?▾

"Admirable" has 4 syllables: adm · ir · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "admirable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "admirable" is /ˈædmɝəbəɫ/.

What does "admirable" mean?▾

Admirable: Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

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