How to pronounce ailment
Say it like AYL-munt. Ailment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL).
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- AYL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ailment
American and British speakers say ailment in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlmənt/ in the US and /ˈeɪlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYL-munt.
What does ailment mean?
- Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.
Where does ailment come from?
From ail + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ailment
How do you pronounce ailment?
Say AYL-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlmənt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailment?
Ailment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL). Broken into parts: AYL · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say ailment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlmənt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.