How to pronounce developments
Say it like dih-VEL-up-munts. Developments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
- dih
- VEL
- up
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Developments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of developments
American and British speakers say developments in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/ in the US and /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VEL-up-munts.
What does developments mean?
- plural of development How to pronounce development
- A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
Questions about saying developments
How do you pronounce developments?
Say dih-VEL-up-munts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in developments?
Developments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: dih · VEL · up · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say developments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.