How to pronounce atrament
Say it like AT-ruh-ment. Atrament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ruh
- ment
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of atrament
American and British speakers say atrament in essentially the same way: /ˈætrəmɛnt/ in the US and /ˈætrəmɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-ruh-ment.
What does atrament mean?
- Any particularly black liquid substance.
Where does atrament come from?
Inherited from Middle English atrament, from Latin ātrāmentum, from ātrāre (“to blacken”), from āter (“black”).
Questions about saying atrament
How do you pronounce atrament?
Say AT-ruh-ment. The American pronunciation is /ˈætrəmɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈætrəmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrament?
Atrament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ruh · ment.
Do Americans and Brits say atrament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætrəmɛnt/ and the British form is /ˈætrəmɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.