How to pronounce ornamented
Say it like OR-nuh-men-tid. Ornamented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- nuh
- men
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornamented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ornamented
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-nuh-men-tid.
What does ornamented mean?
- simple past and past participle of ornament How to pronounce ornament
Questions about saying ornamented
How do you pronounce ornamented?
Say OR-nuh-men-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrnəˌmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːnəˌmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornamented?
Ornamented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · nuh · men · tid.
Is ornamented pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːnəˌmɛntɪd/ (AW-nuh-men-tid).