How to pronounce claimant
Say it like KLAY-munt. Claimant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY).
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- KLAY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claimant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of claimant
American and British speakers say claimant in essentially the same way: /ˈkleɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈkleɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAY-munt.
What does claimant mean?
- One who claims; one who makes a claim.
- A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
- The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.
Where does claimant come from?
From Old French and Anglo-Norman clamant, present participle of the verb clamer and its variants, from Latin clāmō (“to cry out”), equivalent to claim + -ant.
Words that rhyme with claimant
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Questions about saying claimant
How do you pronounce claimant?
Say KLAY-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkleɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈkleɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claimant?
Claimant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY). Broken into parts: KLAY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say claimant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkleɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈkleɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.