How to pronounce pigment
Say it like PIG-munt. Pigment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. 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 pigment
American and British speakers say pigment in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡmənt/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-munt.
What does pigment mean?
- Any color in plant or animal cells.“Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for most plants' green coloring.”
- A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.“Umber is a pigment made from clay containing iron and manganese oxide.”
- To add color or pigment to something.
Where does pigment come from?
From Middle English pigment, from Latin pigmentum (“pigment”), itself from pingō (“to paint”) + -mentum; variants of this word may have been known in Old English (e.g.
Words that rhyme with pigment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pigment.
Questions about saying pigment
How do you pronounce pigment?
Say PIG-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡmənt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigment?
Pigment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say pigment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡmənt/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.