How to Pronounce Admission

To pronounce "admission", say ADM-iss-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “admission”

"admission" has 3 syllables: adm-iss-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does admission mean?

noun

  1. The act or practice of admitting.
  2. Permission to enter, or the entrance itself; admittance; entrance; access

    “I request admission for two adults”

Synonyms

acknowledgmentadmittanceallowanceconcessionconcurrence

Words that rhyme with admission

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

admittanceadmittingadmitaccept

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "admission"?▾

"Admission" has 3 syllables: adm · iss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "admission"?▾

The IPA transcription of "admission" is /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/.

What does "admission" mean?▾

Admission: The act or practice of admitting.

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