How to pronounce rudiment
Say it like ROO-dih-munt. Rudiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- dih
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudiment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep 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 rudiment
American and British speakers say rudiment in essentially the same way: /ˈrudɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈruːdɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-dih-munt.
What does rudiment mean?
- A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.“We'll be learning the rudiments of thermodynamics next week.”
- A form that lacks full or complex development.“I have the rudiments of an escape plan.”
- A body part that no longer has a function
- To ground; to settle in first principles.
Where does rudiment come from?
From Old French rudiment, from Latin rudimentum (“a first attempt, a beginning”), plural rudimenta (“the elements”), from rudis (“rude”); see rude.
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Questions about saying rudiment
How do you pronounce rudiment?
Say ROO-dih-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈruːdɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudiment?
Rudiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · dih · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say rudiment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈruːdɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.