How to pronounce ligament
Say it like LIG-uh-munt. Ligament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 ligament
American and British speakers say ligament in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-uh-munt.
What does ligament mean?
- A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Where does ligament come from?
From Middle English ligament, from Latin ligāmentum, from ligō (“tie, bind”).
Questions about saying ligament
How do you pronounce ligament?
Say LIG-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligament?
Ligament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say ligament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.