How to pronounce amnesties
Say it like AM-nuh-steez. Amnesties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- nuh
- steez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnesties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- steezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amnesties
American and British speakers say amnesties in essentially the same way: /ˈæmnəstiz/ in the US and /ˈæmnəstiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-nuh-steez.
What does amnesties mean?
- plural of amnesty How to pronounce amnesty
Questions about saying amnesties
How do you pronounce amnesties?
Say AM-nuh-steez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmnəstiz/. In British English it is /ˈæmnəstiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnesties?
Amnesties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · nuh · steez.
Do Americans and Brits say amnesties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmnəstiz/ and the British form is /ˈæmnəstiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.