How to pronounce pavements
Say it like PAYV-munts. Pavements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYV).
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- PAYV
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavements pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pavements
American and British speakers say pavements in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪvmənts/ in the US and /ˈpeɪvmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYV-munts.
What does pavements mean?
- plural of pavement How to pronounce pavement“Cement and concrete both make excellent pavements.”
Questions about saying pavements
How do you pronounce pavements?
Say PAYV-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪvmənts/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪvmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pavements?
Pavements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYV). Broken into parts: PAYV · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say pavements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪvmənts/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪvmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.