How to pronounce "movement"

movement

Noun
American
/ˈmuːvmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

move ment

How natives say movement

British
/ˈmuːvmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

move ment

How natives say movement

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with the lips rounded for the /m/ sound.

  • Step 2: Move to the /uː/ sound with lips rounded more.

  • Step 3: End with a soft /mənt/ with a slightly open mouth.

Common Mistakes

  • mo-ment (missing /v/ sound)

  • mov-e-ment (extra syllable)

  • move-ment (placing stress on the second syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with the lips rounded for the /m/ sound.

  • Step 2: Move to the /uː/ sound with lips rounded more.

  • Step 3: End with a soft /mənt/ with a slightly open mouth.

common mistakes

  • mo-ment (missing /v/ sound)

  • mov-e-ment (extra syllable)

  • move-ment (placing stress on the second syllable)

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'movement'?

It has two syllables: move-ment.

Where is the stress in 'movement'?

The stress is on the first syllable: move-ment.

Is the 'v' pronounced in 'movement'?

Yes, the 'v' is an important part of the word.

Definition

movement

The act or process of moving or being moved.

Word Family

move

/muːv/

verb

To change position.

Example: Please move the chair.

mobile

/ˈmoʊbəl/

adjective

Able to move freely.

Example: He is very mobile despite his age.

mover

/ˈmuːvər/

noun

A person who moves things or transfers them.

Example: The movers are here to help with your furniture.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Key difference vs. move

- movement has an extra syllable and uses /mənt/.

Key difference vs. mobile

- movement has a different vowel sound in the first syllable.

Key difference vs. mover

- movement ends with /mənt/ not /ər/.

Pro Tips

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Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Movement

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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