How to pronounce sediment
Say it like SED-uh-munt. Sediment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED).
- SED
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sediment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sediment
American and British speakers say sediment in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛdəmənt/ in the US and /ˈsɛdɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SED-ih-munt.
What does sediment mean?
- A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.“The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river.”
- To deposit material as a sediment.
- To be deposited as a sediment.
Where does sediment come from?
From Middle French sédiment, from Latin sedimentum < sedeō.
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Words that rhyme with sediment
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Questions about saying sediment
How do you pronounce sediment?
Say SED-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛdəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛdɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sediment?
Sediment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED). Broken into parts: SED · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say sediment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛdəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛdɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.