How to pronounce containment
Say it like kun-TAYN-munt. Containment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- kun
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Containment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNSay 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 containment
American and British speakers say containment in essentially the same way: /kənˈteɪnmənt/ in the US and /kənˈteɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TAYN-munt.
What does containment mean?
- The state of being contained.
- The state of containing.
- A policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power by creating alliances with other states; especially the foreign policy strategy of the United States in the early years of the Cold War.
Where does containment come from?
From contain + -ment.
Words that rhyme with containment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of containment.
Questions about saying containment
How do you pronounce containment?
Say kun-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in containment?
Containment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: kun · TAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say containment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈteɪnmənt/ and the British form is /kənˈteɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.