What is the difference between advice and advise?

Advice is a noun (a recommendation), while advise is a verb (to give a recommendation).

How do you pronounce advice vs. advise?

Advice ends with an 's' sound (/ədˈvaɪs/), while advise ends with a 'z' sound (/ədˈvaɪz/).

Advice is a noun (a recommendation or suggestion).

Advise is a verb (to give a recommendation or suggestion).

Pronounced: /ədˈvaɪs/ (ends with "s" sound)

A recommendation or suggestion about what someone should do.

Example: "I need some advice."

Pronounced: /ədˈvaɪz/ (ends with "z" sound)

To give someone a recommendation or suggestion.

Example: "I advise you to study."

Memory tip: Advice with a "c" is like a "c"omment (noun). Advise with an "s" is like supervi"s"e (verb).

✔Can you give me some advice?

✔That was good advice.

✔I followed her advice.

✔I advise you to see a doctor.

✔She advised me to apply early.

✔The lawyer advises her clients carefully.

Incorrect: Can you advise me some tips? (using verb where noun is needed)

Correct: Can you give me some advice?

Choose the correct word:

"My teacher _____ me to study harder." (advice/advise)