How do you pronounce "admit"?

In American English: /ədˈmɪt/ (uhd-MIT). In British English: /ədmˈɪt/ (uhdm-IT). In Canadian English: /ədˈmɪt/ (uhd-MIT). In Australian English: /ɐdmˈɪt/ (ⱯDM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ədˈmɪt/ (uhd-MIT), while in British English it's /ədmˈɪt/ (uhdm-IT).

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admit

/ədˈmɪt/

uhd-MIT

Syllable Breakdown

ədad·mɪtmit

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Last updated: 2026-02-12