How to pronounce moment
Say it like MOH-munt. Moment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmoʊmənt/MOH-munt
UK British/ˈməʊmənt/MOH-munt
- MOH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moment
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-munt.
What does moment mean?
noun
- A particular point of space; a spot.
- A particular point of time; an instant.
- A brief, unspecified amount of time.“Wait a moment, while I lock the front door.”
Where does moment come from?
From Middle English moment, from Old French moment, from Latin mōmentum.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying moment
How do you pronounce moment?
Say MOH-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊmənt/. In British English it is /ˈməʊmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moment?
Moment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · munt.
Is moment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊmənt/ (MOH-munt).