How to Pronounce “admiral

word

/ˈædmɝəɫ/
AD-mur-uhl
/ˈædmɜːɹəl/
AD-muh-ruhl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈædmɝəɫ/

British English

/ˈædmɜːɹəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AD-mur-uhl

UK

AD-muh-ruhl

Listen in Context

Her grandfather was an admiral in the navy.

I didn't realize her dad was a retired admiral until someone mentioned it at dinner.

When the admiral walked in, the whole room went quiet.

The admiral spoke to the sailors on the ship.