How to pronounce ament
Say it like AY-munt. Ament has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ament
American and British speakers say ament in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈeɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-munt.
What does ament mean?
- A catkin or similar inflorescence.
- A congenital idiot.
Where does ament come from?
From Latin āmentum (“thong, string”).
Words that rhyme with ament
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ament.
Questions about saying ament
How do you pronounce ament?
Say AY-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ament?
Ament has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say ament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.