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administrator
Definition:
(nou) someone who administers a business (nou) the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor (nou) someone who manages a government agency or department
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə
Examples:
The Manager is the chief executive and administrator.
Is it at the discretion of the administrator
It is unbecoming of an administrator.
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Common mistakes of administrator pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-mi-'nis-tra-tor". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/ (US), /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing "nis" to improve clarity.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "administrator" with a short "i" in the second syllable, sounding like "ad-min-'is-trator". The correct vowel is a schwa: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/ (US), /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (UK). Tip: Practice the unstressed vowel sound to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the final "tor": Learners sometimes pronounce "administrator" as "ad-mi-nis-tra-'tor", stressing the last syllable too much. The final syllable should be lightly stressed: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/ (US), /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the last syllable softer to maintain proper rhythm.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may shorten "administrator" to "admin" or "admi", losing important sounds. The full pronunciation is essential: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/ (US), /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (UK). Tip: Always pronounce each syllable clearly, especially in formal settings.
- Confusing "administrator" with "administration": Learners might mix up the two words, pronouncing "administrator" as "administration". They are distinct: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/ (US), /ədˈmɪnɪstə/ (UK) versus /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/. Tip: Remember the different endings to avoid confusion.