How to pronounce ailments
Say it like AYL-munts. Ailments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL).
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- AYL
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ailments
American and British speakers say ailments in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlmənts/ in the US and /ˈeɪlmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYL-munts.
What does ailments mean?
- plural of ailment How to pronounce ailment
Questions about saying ailments
How do you pronounce ailments?
Say AYL-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlmənts/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailments?
Ailments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL). Broken into parts: AYL · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say ailments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlmənts/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.