How to pronounce "experiment"

experiment

Noun
American
/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

ex per i ment

How natives say experiment

British
/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

ex per i ment

How natives say experiment

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ik' as in 'igloo'.

  • Emphasize 'sper' with a clear 'r' sound.

  • Finish with 'uh-ment', where 'uh' is short and soft.

Common Mistakes

  • ik-speer-uh-ment

  • ex-pair-uh-mont

  • ek-sper-i-mint

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ik' like 'bit'.

  • Emphasize 'sper' similar to 'spare'.

  • End with 'ee-ment', with a clear 'ee' sound.

common mistakes

  • ik-speer-i-mint

  • ex-pay-ree-mont

  • ek-spur-i-mount

FAQ

Why is the 'r' stressed in 'experiment'?

The stress is on 'sper' because it forms the main syllable.

Is 'ment' pronounced the same in all accents?

No, it varies slightly. In AmE, it's 'muhnt'. In BrE, it's 'ment'.

How do I make the 'x' sound?

In 'experiment', it's like 'eks', not 'z'.

Definition

experiment

A scientific test to learn something new.

Word Family

experimental

/ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Relating to an experiment

Example: This is an experimental study.

experimenter

/ɪkˈspɛrəˌmɛntər/

noun

A person who conducts experiments

Example: She is a skilled experimenter.

experimentally

/ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəli/

adverb

In an experimental manner

Example: The ideas were tested experimentally.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Focus on stress shift from 'experiment' to 'experimental'.

Note the additional 'er' sound in 'experimenter'.

Partial overlap in 'ment' for 'experimentally'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Stress the second syllable 'sper' for clear pronunciation.

Soft 'x' Sound

Begin with a soft 'ex' to make it sound smooth.

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/ədˈvæns/

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/ˈɔl.soʊ/

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/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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