How to Pronounce Admonition

To pronounce "admonition", say ADM-on-it-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

ADM-on-it-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “admonition”

"admonition" has 4 syllables: adm-on-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does admonition mean?

noun

  1. Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning.

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Words that rhyme with admonition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "admonition"?▾

"Admonition" has 4 syllables: adm · on · it · ion.

What does "admonition" mean?▾

Admonition: Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning.

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