How to pronounce atonement
Say it like uh-TOHN-munt. Atonement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN).
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- uh
- TOHN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atonement 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.
- TOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atonement
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-TOHN-munt.
What does atonement mean?
- Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
- The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
Where does atonement come from?
Perhaps from atone + -ment as translation of Medieval Latin adūnāmentum; however, the noun is found earlier than the verb (atone); and in this light, the proper etymology is at + onement.
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Questions about saying atonement
How do you pronounce atonement?
Say uh-TOHN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈtoʊnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈtəʊnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atonement?
Atonement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN). Broken into parts: uh · TOHN · munt.
Is atonement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈtəʊnmənt/ (uh-TOHN-munt).