How to pronounce moments
Say it like MOH-munts. Moments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊmənts/MOH-munts
UK British/ˈməʊmənts/MOH-munts
- MOH
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moments
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-munts.
What does moments mean?
noun
- plural of moment How to pronounce moment
- third-person singular simple present indicative of moment How to pronounce moment
Questions about saying moments
How do you pronounce moments?
Say MOH-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊmənts/. In British English it is /ˈməʊmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moments?
Moments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · munts.
Is moments 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 /ˈməʊmənts/ (MOH-munts).