How to pronounce ambiance
Say it like AHM-bee-ahns. Ambiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHM).
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- AHM
- bee
- ahns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambiance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ambiance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-bee-ons.
What does ambiance mean?
- A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.
- Of a three-dimensional model, a secondary color of a polygon that becomes more pronounced with shading.
Where does ambiance come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French ambiance.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ambiance
How do you pronounce ambiance?
Say AHM-bee-ahns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmbiɑns/. In British English it is /ˈɒmbiɒns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambiance?
Ambiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHM). Broken into parts: AHM · bee · ahns.
Is ambiance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒmbiɒns/ (OM-bee-ons).