How to pronounce amongst
Say it like uh-MUHNGST. Amongst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNGST).
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- uh
- MUHNGST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amongst 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.
- MUHNGSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of amongst
American and British speakers say amongst in essentially the same way: /əˈmʌŋst/ in the US and /əˈmʌŋst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MUHNGST.
What does amongst mean?
- Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.“Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people.”
Where does amongst come from?
From amongs + -t (excrescent), from among + -s (genitive).
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Questions about saying amongst
How do you pronounce amongst?
Say uh-MUHNGST. The American pronunciation is /əˈmʌŋst/. In British English it is /əˈmʌŋst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amongst?
Amongst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNGST). Broken into parts: uh · MUHNGST.
Do Americans and Brits say amongst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmʌŋst/ and the British form is /əˈmʌŋst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.