How to pronounce obtainment
Say it like ub-TAYN-munt. Obtainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- ub
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtainment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obtainment
American and British speakers say obtainment in essentially the same way: /əbˈteɪnmənt/ in the US and /əbˈteɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TAYN-munt.
What does obtainment mean?
- The act of obtaining something; acquisition.
Where does obtainment come from?
From obtain + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with obtainment
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Questions about saying obtainment
How do you pronounce obtainment?
Say ub-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əbˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əbˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtainment?
Obtainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: ub · TAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say obtainment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈteɪnmənt/ and the British form is /əbˈteɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.