How to pronounce amazement
Say it like uh-MAYZ-munt. Amazement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ).
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- uh
- MAYZ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazement 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.
- MAYZSay 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 amazement
American and British speakers say amazement in essentially the same way: /əˈmeɪzmənt/ in the US and /əˈmeɪzmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAYZ-munt.
What does amazement mean?
- The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; a feeling of intense astonishment or awe, as from witnessing something incredible and impressive.“We stared in amazement at the skills on display.”
- Something which amazes.
Where does amazement come from?
From amaze + -ment.
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Questions about saying amazement
How do you pronounce amazement?
Say uh-MAYZ-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈmeɪzmənt/. In British English it is /əˈmeɪzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amazement?
Amazement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ). Broken into parts: uh · MAYZ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say amazement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmeɪzmənt/ and the British form is /əˈmeɪzmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.