How to pronounce experiments
Say it like ik-SPER-uh-munts. Experiments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- ik
- SPER
- uh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experiments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 experiments
American and British speakers say experiments in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛrəmənts/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPER-ih-munts.
What does experiments mean?
- plural of experiment How to pronounce experiment
- third-person singular simple present indicative of experiment How to pronounce experiment
Questions about saying experiments
How do you pronounce experiments?
Say ik-SPER-uh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛrəmənts/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experiments?
Experiments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: ik · SPER · uh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say experiments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛrəmənts/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.