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How to pronounce:
admonish
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈmɒnɪʃ
Examples:
He tends to admonish the audience.
Parents naturally admonish their children.
I had to admonish the children of their wrongdoings.
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Common mistakes of admonish pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ad-MON-ish" instead of the correct "AD-mon-ish" (/ædˈmɒnɪʃ/ in UK, /ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/ in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "admonish" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "ad-mon-ISH" instead of "AD-mon-ish". Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound in the second syllable.
- Ignoring the "d": A common mistake is to drop the "d," pronouncing it as "a-monish". This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Always include the "d" sound clearly at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing the final "ish": Some speakers place too much emphasis on the final syllable, saying "admon-ISH" instead of "admonish". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Failing to connect sounds: Learners often separate the syllables too much, saying "ad mon ish" instead of blending them smoothly. Tip: Practice saying "admonish" as a single flow to improve fluency.