How to pronounce munition
Say it like myoo-NISH-un. Munition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH).
- myoo
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of munition
American and British speakers say munition in essentially the same way: /mjuˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-NISH-un.
What does munition mean?
- Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
- Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns).
- To supply with munitions.
Where does munition come from?
From Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”) via French munition, from mūnīre (“fortify, defend (with a wall)”) + -tiō, from moenia (“city walls, defensive walls, or walls in general”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with munition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of munition.
Questions about saying munition
How do you pronounce munition?
Say myoo-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munition?
Munition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH). Broken into parts: myoo · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say munition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.