How to pronounce cemented
Say it like suh-MEN-tid. Cemented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- suh
- MEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cemented 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cemented
American and British speakers say cemented in essentially the same way: /səˈmɛntɪd/ in the US and /səˈmɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-MEN-tid.
What does cemented mean?
- Bonded by cement or a similar substance.
- simple past and past participle of cement How to pronounce cement
Words that rhyme with cemented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cemented.
Questions about saying cemented
How do you pronounce cemented?
Say suh-MEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /səˈmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cemented?
Cemented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: suh · MEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say cemented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈmɛntɪd/ and the British form is /səˈmɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.