How to pronounce amnesty
Say it like AM-nuh-stee. Amnesty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- nuh
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnesty 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.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amnesty
American and British speakers say amnesty in essentially the same way: /ˈæmnəsti/ in the US and /ˈæmnɪsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-nih-stee.
What does amnesty mean?
- a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
- a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
- the formal act of liberating someone
- grant a pardon to (a group of people)
Questions about saying amnesty
How do you pronounce amnesty?
Say AM-nuh-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmnəsti/. In British English it is /ˈæmnɪsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnesty?
Amnesty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · nuh · stee.
Do Americans and Brits say amnesty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmnəsti/ and the British form is /ˈæmnɪsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.