How to pronounce admonitory
Say it like ud-MAH-nih-tor-ee. Admonitory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- ud
- MAH
- nih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admonitory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of admonitory
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ud-MON-ih-tuh-ree.
What does admonitory mean?
- Of or pertaining to an admonition; serving to reprove, warn or advise.“He wagged an admonitory finger at the culprit.”
Where does admonitory come from?
From Latin admonitōrium (“admonition, reminder”).
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Questions about saying admonitory
How do you pronounce admonitory?
Say ud-MAH-nih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɑnɪˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admonitory?
Admonitory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: ud · MAH · nih · tor · ee.
Is admonitory 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 /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/ (ud-MON-ih-tuh-ree).