How to pronounce arrondissement
Say it like uh-RAHN-dis-munt. Arrondissement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHN).
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- uh
- RAHN
- dis
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrondissement 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.
- RAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arrondissement
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-RON-dis-munt.
What does arrondissement mean?
- An administrative division in some French- or Dutch-speaking countries.
- A borough, a submunicipal administrative division.
Where does arrondissement come from?
Borrowed from French arrondissement.
Questions about saying arrondissement
How do you pronounce arrondissement?
Say uh-RAHN-dis-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɑndɪsmənt/. In British English it is /əˈrɒndɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrondissement?
Arrondissement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHN). Broken into parts: uh · RAHN · dis · munt.
Is arrondissement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈrɒndɪsmənt/ (uh-RON-dis-munt).