How to pronounce amendment
Say it like uh-MEND-munt. Amendment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND).
- uh
- MEND
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amendment 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.
- MENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amendment
American and British speakers say amendment in essentially the same way: /əˈmɛndmənt/ in the US and /əˈmɛndmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEND-munt.
What does amendment mean?
- An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
- In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
- Correction of an error in a writ or process.
Where does amendment come from?
From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum, equivalent to amend + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying amendment
How do you pronounce amendment?
Say uh-MEND-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛndmənt/. In British English it is /əˈmɛndmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amendment?
Amendment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND). Broken into parts: uh · MEND · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say amendment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɛndmənt/ and the British form is /əˈmɛndmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.