How to pronounce bombardment
Say it like bom-BARD-munt. Bombardment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARD).
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- bom
- BARD
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombardment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bombardment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bom-BAHD-munt.
What does bombardment mean?
- The act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
- Heavy artillery fire.
- The incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance.
Where does bombardment come from?
From bombard + -ment.
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Questions about saying bombardment
How do you pronounce bombardment?
Say bom-BARD-munt. The American pronunciation is /bɑmˈbɑrdmənt/. In British English it is /bɒmˈbɑːdmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombardment?
Bombardment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARD). Broken into parts: bom · BARD · munt.
Is bombardment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɒmˈbɑːdmənt/ (bom-BAHD-munt).