How do you pronounce "administered"?

In American English: /ədˈmɪnɪstɝd/ (uhd-MIN-ist-urd). In British English: /ədmˈɪnɪstəd/ (uhdm-IN-ist-uhd). In Canadian English: /ədˈmɪnɪstɝd/ (uhd-MIN-ist-urd). In Australian English: /ɐdmˈɪnɪstəd/ (ⱯDM-in-ist).

Is "administered" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ədˈmɪnɪstɝd/ (uhd-MIN-ist-urd), while in British English it's /ədmˈɪnɪstəd/ (uhdm-IN-ist-uhd).

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/ədˈmɪnɪstɝd/

uhd-MIN-ist-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ədad·mɪnmin·ɪstis·ɝdtered

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Last updated: 2026-02-12