How to pronounce amusement
Say it like uh-MYOOZ-munt. Amusement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ).
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- uh
- MYOOZ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amusement 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.
- MYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amusement
American and British speakers say amusement in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuzmənt/ in the US and /əˈmjuːzmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOOZ-munt.
What does amusement mean?
- a feeling of delight at being entertained
- an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
Where does amusement come from?
Borrowed from Middle French amusement, from amuser + -ment.
Questions about saying amusement
How do you pronounce amusement?
Say uh-MYOOZ-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuzmənt/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amusement?
Amusement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ). Broken into parts: uh · MYOOZ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say amusement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuzmənt/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːzmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.