How to pronounce diminishment
Say it like dih-MIN-ish-munt. Diminishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- dih
- MIN
- ish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diminishment 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.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diminishment
American and British speakers say diminishment in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/ in the US and /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MIN-ish-munt.
What does diminishment mean?
- The act of diminishing; reducing in size, quantity, or quality.
Where does diminishment come from?
From diminish + -ment.
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Questions about saying diminishment
How do you pronounce diminishment?
Say dih-MIN-ish-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diminishment?
Diminishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: dih · MIN · ish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say diminishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.