English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Admonitory Pronunciation
Admonitory is pronounced ad-MAW-ni-taw-ree, IPA /ˌædˈmɔnɪˌtɔri/.
ad-MAW-ni-taw-ree
US /ˌædˈmɔnɪˌtɔri/
Syllables: ad · MAW · ni · taw · ree (5 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Giving a warning or a gentle telling off.
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Admonitory in a Sentence
- He raised an admonitory finger.
- The letter struck an admonitory tone.
- There was something admonitory in her silence.
Common Mispronunciations of Admonitory
Not ad-muh-NI-tuh-ree
Climb to the second syllable and stay there, ad-MAW-ni-taw-ree. Nothing later in the word takes the beat.
Not ad-MOH-ni-taw-ree
Clip the loud syllable to the o of on rather than rounding it. Admonish, the verb behind it, does the same.
Tip: Five syllables, built on admonish. British speakers often shorten the tail to ad-MAW-ni-tree.
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