3 syllables: ad, mir, ers. Stress on mir.
uhd-MEYE-rurz
/əˈdmaɪɹɚz/
admirers is pronounced uhd-MEYE-rurz (/əˈdmaɪɹɚz/). It has three syllables (ad-mir-ers), with the stress on "mir". Admirers are people who look up to or admire someone, often expressing praise or affection. The word refers to multiple individuals who admire another person, typically used in social or literary contexts. In conversation, it denotes a group of fans or supporters whose attention is directed toward a subject or figure.
Admirers are people who look up to or admire someone, often expressing praise or affection. The word refers to multiple individuals who admire another person, typically used in social or literary contexts. In conversation, it denotes a group of fans or supporters whose attention is directed toward a subject or figure.
"The admirers gathered outside the theater after the show."
"She signed autographs for her admiring admirers."
"The speaker acknowledged his many admirers with a warm smile."
Pronounce as /ˈæd.mɪr.ɚz/ in US and /ˈæd.mɪə.z/ in UK for some speakers, with the final -ers sounds as /-ərz/ or /-əz/. The primary stress is on the first syllable AD, followed by a quick, reduced second syllable and a voiced z-s sound at the end. Mouth position: start with a relaxed jaw, lips neutral; for /æ/ open-front vowel; /d/ a light touch; /mɪr/ glide with a short /ɪ/ and rhotic early or late depending on accent; end with /ɚz/ or /əz/.
Two common errors: misplacing stress on the second syllable (AD-muh-REERS) and not fully voicing the /r/ before the final /z/. Correct by keeping primary stress on AD, use a crisp /d/ and a short /ɪ/ in the second syllable, then a clear /r/ before the final /z/ (or a commuted /ə/ in non-rhotic accents). Practice with slow tempo, then speed up. Ensure the final z is voiced, not a whispered /s/.
In US English, you’ll often hear /ˈæd.mɪɚz/ with a rhotacized second syllable and a clear /z/ ending. UK English may reduce the middle vowel slightly and may sound /ˈæd.mɪ.əz/ with a less pronounced rhoticity, especially in non-rhotic varieties. Australian tends to be closer to US rhotics but may feature a flatter /ɜː/ or /ɪə/ in some speakers; final /z/ remains voiced. The main differences: rhoticity, vowel quality of the second syllable, and the final syllable vowel.
Because it combines a cluster in the onset (ad-), a light schwa-sk research in the middle, and a voiced liquid /ɹ/ before a final voiced /z/. The sequence /d/ + /m/ + /ɪr/ requires precise tongue positioning and voicing. The second syllable has a reduced vowel and an /r/ that can be tricky for non-rhotic speakers. The final /z/ needs consistent voicing in connected speech. IPA cues help: /ˈæd.mɪərz/ or /ˈæd.mɪɚz/.
A unique feature is the transition between /d/ and /m/ with a slight nasalization and the rhotacized center in many speakers: /ˈæd.mɪɚz/ vs /ˈæd.mɪərz/. The placement of stress on the first syllable remains constant, while the middle syllable can shift to a closer /ɪə/ or /ɪər/ depending on accent. Also note that in rapid speech, the second syllable can be compressed, making the /ɪ/ shorter and the /ɚ/ or /ə/ less distinct.
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Admirers derives from the verb admire, formed in Middle English from Latin admirari, meaning to wonder at or regard with approval. The noun/adjective form appears in the 16th century, expressing the people who admire someone. admiro- from ad- toward + mirari to wonder. Over time, the suffix -er indicates agents (a person who performs an action). The plural -s marks multiple individuals who admire. Early usage often appeared in religious or courtly praise, evolving into secular usage to denote fans or enthusiastic followers. The sense shifted from “one who admires” to “a group of people who admire” especially in modern media contexts where public figures attract audiences or fans.
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