How to pronounce amen
Say it like ay-MEN. Amen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce amen. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ay
- MEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of amen
American and British speakers say amen in essentially the same way: /eɪˈmɛn/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈmɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-MEN.
What does amen mean?
- At the end of a religious prayer: so be it.
- Used to indicate emphatic agreement.
- Certainly; verily.
- An instance of saying ‘amen’.
Where does amen come from?
In Old English, it was used only at the end of the Gospels; elsewhere, it was translated as sōþlīċe!
Words that rhyme with amen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amen.
Questions about saying amen
How do you pronounce amen?
Say ay-MEN. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈmɛn/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amen?
Amen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: ay · MEN.
Do Americans and Brits say amen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈmɛn/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈmɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.