How to pronounce embrittlement
Say it like em-BRIT-ul-munt. Embrittlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIT).
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- em
- BRIT
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embrittlement 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.
- BRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embrittlement
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: em-BRIT-ul-munt.
What does embrittlement mean?
- The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness.
Where does embrittlement come from?
From embrittle + -ment.
Questions about saying embrittlement
How do you pronounce embrittlement?
Say em-BRIT-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbrɪtəlmənt/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbrɪtəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embrittlement?
Embrittlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIT). Broken into parts: em · BRIT · ul · munt.
Is embrittlement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛmˈbrɪtəlmənt/ (em-BRIT-ul-munt).