How to pronounce "admonishes" in English
ədˈmɒnɪʃɪz
əd·MO·nih·shiz
Primary stress: MO
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
əd
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MO
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
nih
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
shiz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "admonishes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "admonishes is" sounds like "admonishes-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "admonishes" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“He admonishes Job; he defends God's justice, and then this is followed by a poetic discourse between God who”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“and wise hope our one Zen master Dogen means when he admonishes us to give life”— StanfordWatch clip
“technology will be the key going forward and as she admonishes Us in this way I”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Alice lingers, trying to listen in on their conversation, but Mrs. Fletcher admonishes her for dawdling.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“rao published about all the atrocities that are going on how come no one even admonishes india i'm talking”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“The most common counsel on the back of trucks admonishes drivers to honk their horn.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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He admonishes Job; he defends God's justice, and then this is followed by a poetic discourse between God who
Hear it in context: “admonishes”
16 clipsThe English word “admonishes” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ədˈmɒnɪʃɪz (phonetic respelling: əd-MO-nih-shiz). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (əd · MO · nih · shiz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MO). Grammatically, “admonishes” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 16 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “admonishes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Stanford, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @25:02
“He gives four speeches from chapters32 to 37. He admonishes Job; he defends God's justice, and then this is followed by a poetic discourse between God who and then this is followed by a poetic discourse between God who”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @46:23
“joy rites of Peter of being alive our vows and wise hope our one Zen master Dogen means when he admonishes us to give life to life even if it's just one starfish at a time one dying person at a time one”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @12:26
“attention to Trends and to environmental change and in particular tells us that technology will be the key going forward and as she admonishes Us in this way I suggest that our response ought to be duh mean higher education ought to”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #4 · @3:11
“and notices Roberta pulling Luisa aside. Alice lingers, trying to listen in on their conversation, but Mrs. Fletcher admonishes her for dawdling. but Mrs. Fletcher admonishes her for dawdling.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @13:35
“in the last 30 years the u.n human rights reports on kashmir rao published about all the atrocities that are going on how come no one even admonishes india i'm talking how come no one even admonishes india i'm talking”
Definition & Meaning: “admonishes”
- To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
- To advise against wrongdoing; to caution; to warn against danger or an offense.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Better is a poore and a wise child, then an old and foolish king who will no more be admonished.”
- ““You needn’t stray off too far in doin’ it,” his partner admonished. “If that pack ever starts to jump you, them three cartridges’d be wuth no more’n three whoops in hell. Them animals is damn hungry, an’ once they start in, they’ll sure get you, Bill.””
- “He admonishes Job; he defends God's justice, and then this is followed by a poetic discourse between God who”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “admonishes”
- Pronunciation:
- əd-MO-nih-shiz
- Syllables:
- əd · MO · nih · shiz
- Written Hyphenation:
- ad · mon · ish · es
- Primary stress:
- MO
- IPA:
- ədˈmɒnɪʃɪz
- Hear it in context
- admonishes
Synonyms: “admonishes”
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Words that Rhyme with “admonishes”
-ɒnɪʃɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"admonishes" (⁄ədˈmɒnɪʃɪz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "admonishes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about admonishes
How do you pronounce “admonishes”?
“admonishes” is pronounced ⁄ədˈmɒnɪʃɪz⁄ (əd-MO-nih-shiz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “admonishes”?
“admonishes” has 4 syllables: əd · MO · nih · shiz.
Where is the stress in “admonishes”?
The primary stress in “admonishes” is on “MO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “admonishes” mean?
To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
How can I hear “admonishes” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “admonishes”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).