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How do I know when to use the words “advice” and “advise”? Are they pronounced the same?
Explanation
This is an excellent question about a word that trips up a lot of people. “Advice” and “advise” are not pronounced the same, nor do they mean the same thing, although they are related.
“Advice” is a noun, and “Advise” is a verb. They are not interchangeable. When one advises someone, he is providing advice.
Definitions & Examples of “Advice” & “Advise”
Below are definitions plus examples of “advice” and “advise” in sentences.
- ADVICE
ADVICE(rhymes with “rice”)
“Advice” is a noun. It means guidance or recommendations given for possibly future action. A noun is a person, place, or thing, including concrete and abstract nouns.
“Advice” is an abstract noun and DOES NOT GET AN ARTICLE like “He gives great advice” is correct, but “He gives a great advice” is not correct.
The word “advice” is always singular, and should never be “advices” (at least in America); instead, use “pieces of advice” or something similar.
Pronunciation of ADVICE
“Advice” rhymes with “rice,” and the “c” is pronounced like the “s” in “say.”
Examples of ADVICE
- “She always gives sound advice regarding relationships and rearing children.”
- “Advice freely given may or may not be useful; consider the source and motive.”
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- ADVISE
ADVISE (rhymes with “lies”)
“Advise” is a verb. It means to provide guidance or recommendations for possibly future action. A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence, and it forms the main part of the predicate of a sentence, such as “eat,” “sing,” “speak.”
Pronunciation of ADVISE
“Advise” rhymes with “rise,” and the “s” is pronounced like the “z” in “zebra.”
Examples of ADVISE
- “I must advise you that your idea is amazingly unintelligible.”
- I advise a lot of people about grammar, and I dispense advice freely.
