How to pronounce momentous
Say it like moh-MEN-tus. Momentous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- moh
- MEN
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momentous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of momentous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-MEN-tus.
What does momentous mean?
- Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
Where does momentous come from?
From moment (“weight, importance”) + -ous.
Words that rhyme with momentous
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Questions about saying momentous
How do you pronounce momentous?
Say moh-MEN-tus. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈmɛntəs/. In British English it is /məʊˈmɛntəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momentous?
Momentous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: moh · MEN · tus.
Is momentous 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 /məʊˈmɛntəs/ (moh-MEN-tus).