How to pronounce fundament
Say it like FUHN-duh-munt. Fundament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- duh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep 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 fundament
American and British speakers say fundament in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌndəmənt/ in the US and /ˈfʌndəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-duh-munt.
What does fundament mean?
- Foundation.
- The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.
Where does fundament come from?
From Middle English, from Old French fundement, fondement, from Latin fundāmentum (“foundation”), from fundō (“to lay the bottom, to found”).
Questions about saying fundament
How do you pronounce fundament?
Say FUHN-duh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌndəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈfʌndəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundament?
Fundament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · duh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say fundament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌndəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈfʌndəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.