How to pronounce amendments
Say it like uh-MEND-munts. Amendments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND).
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- uh
- MEND
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amendments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amendments
American and British speakers say amendments in essentially the same way: /əˈmɛndmənts/ in the US and /əˈmɛndmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEND-munts.
What does amendments mean?
- plural of amendment How to pronounce amendment
Questions about saying amendments
How do you pronounce amendments?
Say uh-MEND-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛndmənts/. In British English it is /əˈmɛndmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amendments?
Amendments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND). Broken into parts: uh · MEND · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say amendments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɛndmənts/ and the British form is /əˈmɛndmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.