How to pronounce cemental
Say it like suh-MEN-tul. Cemental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- suh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cemental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cemental
American and British speakers say cemental in essentially the same way: /səˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /səˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-MEN-tul.
What does cemental mean?
- Of or pertaining to cement, as of a tooth.“cemental tubes”
Where does cemental come from?
From cement + -al.
Words that rhyme with cemental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cemental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying cemental
How do you pronounce cemental?
Say suh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /səˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cemental?
Cemental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: suh · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say cemental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /səˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.