How to pronounce lodgment
Say it like LOJ-munt. Lodgment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ).
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- LOJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lodgment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lodgment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOJ-munt.
What does lodgment mean?
- An area used for lodging; a place in which a person or thing is or can be lodged.
- The condition of being lodged.
- The act of lodging or depositing.
Where does lodgment come from?
From Middle French logement, from loger (“to lodge”) + -ment.
Questions about saying lodgment
How do you pronounce lodgment?
Say LOJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑdʒmənt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lodgment?
Lodgment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ). Broken into parts: LOJ · munt.
Is lodgment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒdʒmənt/ (LOJ-munt).