How to pronounce amenities
Say it like uh-MEN-uh-teez. Amenities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- uh
- MEN
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amenities 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amenities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MEN-ih-teez.
What does amenities mean?
- things that make you comfortable and at ease“all the comforts of home”
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Questions about saying amenities
How do you pronounce amenities?
Say uh-MEN-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛnətiz/. In British English it is /əˈmɛnɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amenities?
Amenities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: uh · MEN · uh · teez.
Is amenities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈmɛnɪtiz/ (uh-MEN-ih-teez).