How to pronounce aliment
Say it like AL-ih-munt. Aliment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aliment
American and British speakers say aliment in essentially the same way: /ˈælɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈælɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-munt.
What does aliment mean?
- Nourishment, sustenance.
- An allowance for maintenance; alimony.
- To sustain, support.
Where does aliment come from?
From French aliment, from Latin alimentum (“food”).
Questions about saying aliment
How do you pronounce aliment?
Say AL-ih-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈælɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliment?
Aliment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say aliment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈælɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.