How to pronounce adornment
Say it like uh-DORN-munt. Adornment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORN).
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- uh
- DORN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adornment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adornment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAWN-munt.
What does adornment mean?
- A decoration; that which adorns.“The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.”
- The act of decorating.
Where does adornment come from?
From adorn + -ment.
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Questions about saying adornment
How do you pronounce adornment?
Say uh-DORN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adornment?
Adornment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORN). Broken into parts: uh · DORN · munt.
Is adornment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdɔːnmənt/ (uh-DAWN-munt).