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admonition
Definition:
(nou) cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) (nou) a firm rebuke
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌædməˈnɪʃən
Examples:
In contradiction, there is the admonition to 'be bold'.
Thanks for the admonition on etiquette.
The admonition is thoroughly warranted.
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Common mistakes of admonition pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-mon-ˈi-tion". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "æd-mə-ˈnɪʃ-ən". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "nition".
- Vowel sounds: The first vowel may be mispronounced. Some might say "ad-mon-ɪ-tion" instead of "æd-mə-ˈnɪʃ-ən". The correct first vowel is a short "æ". Tip: Practice saying "ad" with the "a" sounding like "cat".
- Silent letters: Learners might pronounce the "t" in "admonition", resulting in "ad-mon-ˈɪt-ʃən". The "t" is silent in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Remember that "admonition" ends with "nition", not "nition" with a "t".
- Ending pronunciation: Some may say "admoni-ˈtion" instead of "æd-mə-ˈnɪʃ-ən". This mispronunciation can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure to include the "n" sound before "ition" to maintain clarity.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is miscounting syllables, with some pronouncing it as having only three syllables: "ad-mo-nition". The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "æd-mə-ˈnɪʃ-ən". Tip: Break it down into "ad-mon-i-tion" to visualize the four parts.