How to pronounce ambience
Say it like AM-bee-uns. Ambience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- bee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambience
American and British speakers say ambience in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbiəns/ in the US and /ˈæmbiəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-bee-uns.
What does ambience mean?
- Alternative spelling of ambiance.
Where does ambience come from?
From ambient + -ence.
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Questions about saying ambience
How do you pronounce ambience?
Say AM-bee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbiəns/. In British English it is /ˈæmbiəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambience?
Ambience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · bee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say ambience the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbiəns/ and the British form is /ˈæmbiəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ambience?
Ambience sounds the same as ambiance in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.