How to pronounce ambit
Say it like AM-bit. Ambit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ambit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambit 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.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ambit
American and British speakers say ambit in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbɪt/ in the US and /ˈæmbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-bit.
What does ambit mean?
- The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
- The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
Where does ambit come from?
From Late Middle English ambyte, borrowed from Latin ambitus (“circuit; circumference, perimeter; area within a perimeter; ground around a building; cycle, orbit, revolution”) (compare Late Latin ambitus (“neighborhood; wall of a castle, m
Questions about saying ambit
How do you pronounce ambit?
Say AM-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæmbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambit?
Ambit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say ambit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæmbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.