How to pronounce orpiment
Say it like OR-puh-munt. Orpiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- puh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orpiment 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orpiment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-pih-munt.
What does orpiment mean?
- Arsenic trisulphide, occurring naturally in crystals or massive deposits, formerly used as a dye or pigment.
Where does orpiment come from?
From Middle English orpyment, from Old French orpiment, from Latin auripigmentum (“orpiment”), from aurum (“gold”) + pigmentum (“pigment”).
Questions about saying orpiment
How do you pronounce orpiment?
Say OR-puh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrpəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːpɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orpiment?
Orpiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · puh · munt.
Is orpiment 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 /ˈɔːpɪmənt/ (AW-pih-munt).