How to pronounce ample
Say it like AM-pul. Ample has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ample. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ample 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ample
American and British speakers say ample in essentially the same way: /ˈæmpəl/ in the US and /ˈæmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-pul.
What does ample mean?
- more than enough in size or scope or capacity“had ample food for the party”“an ample supply”
- affording an abundant supply“had ample food for the party”“copious provisions”
- fairly large in size“a sizable fortune”“an ample waistline”
Where does ample come from?
From late Middle English ample, from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus (“large”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ample
How do you pronounce ample?
Say AM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈæmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ample?
Ample has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say ample the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈæmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.