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Quick Syllable Guide

How Many Syllables in "admonished"?

3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "admonished".

Syllable Division:ad·mon·ished
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
ad-MON-ished(ad · mon · ished)○ ● ○

The primary stress in "admonished" falls on the 2nd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ədˈmɒnɪʃt⁄

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IPAədˈmɒnɪʃt
Syllablesad·mon·ished
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child of his value as a person think about it your child is called on to read aloud and is admonished don't you know this or the class giggles and he thinks to himself what's wrong with me why can't I do this

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Frequently Asked Questions About "admonished"

How many syllables are in "admonished"?
"admonished" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is ad - mon - ished.
How do you divide "admonished" into syllables?
"admonished" is divided into 3 parts: ad · mon · ished. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "admonished"?
In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "admonished" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (ad... mon... ished), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.