How to pronounce garnishment
Say it like GAR-nish-munt. Garnishment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- nish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garnishment 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garnishment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-nish-munt.
What does garnishment mean?
- A judgment that a third party should pay money owing to a defendant directly to a plaintiff.
Where does garnishment come from?
From garnish + -ment.
Questions about saying garnishment
How do you pronounce garnishment?
Say GAR-nish-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrnɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːnɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garnishment?
Garnishment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · nish · munt.
Is garnishment 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 /ˈɡɑːnɪʃmənt/ (GAH-nish-munt).