How to pronounce embankment
Say it like em-BANGK-munt. Embankment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK).
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- em
- BANGK
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embankment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embankment
American and British speakers say embankment in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/ in the US and /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BANGK-munt.
What does embankment mean?
- A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.
Where does embankment come from?
From embank + -ment.
Questions about saying embankment
How do you pronounce embankment?
Say em-BANGK-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embankment?
Embankment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK). Broken into parts: em · BANGK · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say embankment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.