How to pronounce presentment
Say it like pree-ZENT-munt. Presentment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT).
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- pree
- ZENT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presentment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presentment
American and British speakers say presentment in essentially the same way: /priˈzɛntmənt/ in the US and /prɪˈzɛntmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZENT-munt.
What does presentment mean?
- A statement made on oath by a jury.
- The notice taken by a grand jury of any offense from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.“the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.”
- A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
Where does presentment come from?
From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with presentment
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Questions about saying presentment
How do you pronounce presentment?
Say pree-ZENT-munt. The American pronunciation is /priˈzɛntmənt/. In British English it is /prɪˈzɛntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presentment?
Presentment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT). Broken into parts: pree · ZENT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say presentment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈzɛntmənt/ and the British form is /prɪˈzɛntmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.