How to pronounce integument
Say it like in-TEG-yuu-munt. Integument has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEG).
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- in
- TEG
- yuu
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Integument pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of integument
American and British speakers say integument in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEG-yuu-munt.
What does integument mean?
- A shell or other outer protective layer.
- An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.
- The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.
Where does integument come from?
Borrowed from Latin integumentum (“a covering”).
Questions about saying integument
How do you pronounce integument?
Say in-TEG-yuu-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in integument?
Integument has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEG). Broken into parts: in · TEG · yuu · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say integument the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.