How to pronounce movements
Say it like MOOV-munts. Movements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOOV).
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- MOOV
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Movements pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of movements
American and British speakers say movements in essentially the same way: /ˈmuvmənts/ in the US and /ˈmuːvmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOOV-munts.
What does movements mean?
- plural of movement How to pronounce movement
Questions about saying movements
How do you pronounce movements?
Say MOOV-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuvmənts/. In British English it is /ˈmuːvmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in movements?
Movements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOOV). Broken into parts: MOOV · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say movements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuvmənts/ and the British form is /ˈmuːvmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.