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