How to pronounce placement
Say it like PLAY-smunt. Placement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
- PLAY
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of placement
American and British speakers say placement in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsmənt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-smunt.
What does placement mean?
- The act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning; the state of being placed.
- A location or position.“It seems to me that the placement of that poster could be better.”
- The act of matching a person with a job.“The agency does not guarantee placement, but they work on commission.”
Where does placement come from?
From place + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with placement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of placement.
Questions about saying placement
How do you pronounce placement?
Say PLAY-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsmənt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placement?
Placement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say placement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsmənt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.