How to pronounce medicament
Say it like MED-ih-kuh-munt. Medicament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ih
- kuh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medicament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 medicament
American and British speakers say medicament in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/ in the US and /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ih-kuh-munt.
What does medicament mean?
- A medicine, medication or drug.
Where does medicament come from?
From Middle English medicament, either from Middle French médicament or its etymon, Latin medicāmentum.
Questions about saying medicament
How do you pronounce medicament?
Say MED-ih-kuh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medicament?
Medicament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ih · kuh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say medicament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.