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admire

Phonetic Transcription:

ədˈmaɪə

Examples:

I even admire the audacity of it.

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Common mistakes of admire pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ad-MIRE" instead of "AD-mire". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈædˌmaɪər in US and ˈædˌmaɪə in UK.
Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "admire" as "æ" instead of the correct "aɪ". Tip: Focus on the diphthong "aɪ" to achieve the right sound, as in "my".
Overemphasizing the "d": Some speakers may pronounce the "d" too strongly, making it sound like "ad-MY-er". Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it smoothly with the following vowel sound.
Missing the final "r": In non-rhotic accents, speakers might drop the "r" at the end, saying "ad-my" instead of "admire". Tip: Practice pronouncing the "r" clearly to maintain the word's full sound.
Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "admire" with "admirer" or "admiration", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct endings; "admire" ends with "maɪər" while "admirer" has an added "ər".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "admire" correctly?

In American English, "admire" is pronounced as /ədˈmaɪər/ with the stress on the second syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, but sometimes you may hear /ədˈmʌɪə/ as well.

What is the syllable breakdown for the word "admire"?

"Admire" has two syllables: "ad" and "mire." The first syllable is a schwa sound /əd/, which is weak and quick, while the second syllable /ˈmaɪər/ is stressed and pronounced more clearly.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "admire"?

A common mistake is to stress the first syllable instead of the second, saying "AD-mire" instead of "ad-MIRE." Also, some learners may forget the schwa sound in the first syllable, making it sound too strong.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "admire" in different regions?

Generally, "admire" is pronounced similarly across regions, but accents may affect the vowel sounds slightly. For instance, some may pronounce the second syllable with a more pronounced "r" sound in certain dialects.