How to pronounce rudiments
Say it like ROO-dih-munts. Rudiments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- dih
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudiments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rudiments
American and British speakers say rudiments in essentially the same way: /ˈrudɪmənts/ in the US and /ˈruːdɪmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-dih-munts.
What does rudiments mean?
- plural of rudiment How to pronounce rudiment
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rudiments
How do you pronounce rudiments?
Say ROO-dih-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudɪmənts/. In British English it is /ˈruːdɪmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudiments?
Rudiments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · dih · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say rudiments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudɪmənts/ and the British form is /ˈruːdɪmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.