How to pronounce fragment
Say it like FRAG-munt. Fragment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAG).
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- FRAG
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fragment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAGSay 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 fragment
American and British speakers say fragment in essentially the same way: /ˈfræɡmənt/ in the US and /ˈfræɡmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAG-munt.
What does fragment mean?
- a piece broken off or cut off of something else“a fragment of rock”
- a broken piece of a brittle artifact
- an incomplete piece“fragments of a play”
- break or cause to break into pieces“The plate fragmented”
Where does fragment come from?
From Late Middle English fragment, from Latin fragmentum (“a fragment, remnant”), from frangō (“to break”) + -mentum.
Questions about saying fragment
How do you pronounce fragment?
Say FRAG-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræɡmənt/. In British English it is /ˈfræɡmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fragment?
Fragment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAG). Broken into parts: FRAG · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say fragment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræɡmənt/ and the British form is /ˈfræɡmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.