How to pronounce vestment
Say it like VEST-ment. Vestment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEST).
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- VEST
- ment
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- mentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vestment
American and British speakers say vestment in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛstmɛnt/ in the US and /ˈvɛstmɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEST-ment.
What does vestment mean?
- A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.“The priest wore a white vestment during the ceremony.”
- Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.“liturgical vestment”
- Clothing.
Where does vestment come from?
From Middle English vestement, vestment, from Old French vestement, from Latin vestīmentum.
Questions about saying vestment
How do you pronounce vestment?
Say VEST-ment. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstmɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestment?
Vestment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEST). Broken into parts: VEST · ment.
Do Americans and Brits say vestment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛstmɛnt/ and the British form is /ˈvɛstmɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.