How to pronounce ornaments
Say it like OR-nuh-munts. Ornaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- nuh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornaments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ornaments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-nuh-munts.
What does ornaments mean?
- plural of ornament How to pronounce ornament
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ornament How to pronounce ornament
Questions about saying ornaments
How do you pronounce ornaments?
Say OR-nuh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrnəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈɔːnəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornaments?
Ornaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · nuh · munts.
Is ornaments 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 /ˈɔːnəmənts/ (AW-nuh-munts).