How to Pronounce Admiral

To pronounce "admiral", say ADM-ir-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “admiral”

"admiral" has 3 syllables: adm-ir-al.

What does admiral mean?

noun

  1. A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.
  2. A naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet; the commander of a fleet or squadron.

Related words

admiraltycommodoreradmflagshipflagnavycarriernaval

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "admiral"?▾

"Admiral" has 3 syllables: adm · ir · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "admiral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "admiral" is /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/.

What does "admiral" mean?▾

Admiral: A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.

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