How to pronounce estrangement
Say it like ih-STRAYNJ-munt. Estrangement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJ).
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- ih
- STRAYNJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estrangement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRAYNJSay 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 estrangement
American and British speakers say estrangement in essentially the same way: /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/ in the US and /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STRAYNJ-munt.
What does estrangement mean?
- The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.
- The state of being alien; foreign, non-native.
Where does estrangement come from?
Old French estrangement.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with estrangement
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Questions about saying estrangement
How do you pronounce estrangement?
Say ih-STRAYNJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estrangement?
Estrangement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJ). Broken into parts: ih · STRAYNJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say estrangement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.