How to pronounce admonishment
Say it like ad-MAH-nish-ment. Admonishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- ad
- MAH
- nish
- ment
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admonishment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of admonishment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ad-MON-ish-ment.
What does admonishment mean?
- The act of admonishing.
Where does admonishment come from?
From admonish + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying admonishment
How do you pronounce admonishment?
Say ad-MAH-nish-ment. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmɑnɪʃmɛnt/. In British English it is /ædˈmɒnɪʃmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admonishment?
Admonishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: ad · MAH · nish · ment.
Is admonishment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ædˈmɒnɪʃmɛnt/ (ad-MON-ish-ment).