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Admiration Pronunciation
Admiration is pronounced ad-mer-AY-shuhn, IPA /ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/.
ad-mer-AY-shuhn
US /ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/
Syllables: ad · mer · AY · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: Respect and warm approval for someone or something.
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Admiration in a Sentence
- She has real admiration for his patience.
- The building was received with admiration on all sides.
- There was admiration in the way he described the work.
Common Mispronunciations of Admiration
Not ad-MY-ruh-shuhn
The verb admire has a long eye, but the noun loses it. The vowel reduces to a weak er once the beat moves to the ay.
Not AD-mer-ay-shuhn
Every -ation noun peaks on the ay. Starting loud puts the emphasis two syllables early.
Tip: Four beats, loud on the third: ad-mer-AY-shuhn.
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