How to pronounce pediment
Say it like PED-ih-munt. Pediment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ih
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pediment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pediment
American and British speakers say pediment in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈpɛdɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ih-munt.
What does pediment mean?
- A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
- A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.
Where does pediment come from?
From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.
Questions about saying pediment
How do you pronounce pediment?
Say PED-ih-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pediment?
Pediment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ih · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say pediment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.