How to pronounce testament
Say it like TES-tuh-munt. Testament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
- TES
- tuh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 testament
American and British speakers say testament in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəmənt/ in the US and /ˈtɛstəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh-munt.
What does testament mean?
- a profession of belief“he stated his political testament”
- a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
- strong evidence for something“his easy victory was a testament to his skill”
Where does testament come from?
From Middle English testament, from Old French testament, from Latin testāmentum (“the publication of a will, a will, testament, in Late Latin one of the divisions of the Bible”), from testor (“to be a witness, testify, attest, make a will”
Questions about saying testament
How do you pronounce testament?
Say TES-tuh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testament?
Testament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say testament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.