How to pronounce garments
Say it like GAR-munts. Garments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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US American/ˈɡɑrmənts/GAR-munts
UK British/ˈɡɑːmənts/GAH-munts
- GAR
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-munts.
What does garments mean?
noun
- plural of garment How to pronounce garment
Questions about saying garments
How do you pronounce garments?
Say GAR-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrmənts/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garments?
Garments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · munts.
Is garments pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɑːmənts/ (GAH-munts).