How to Pronounce Amendment

To pronounce "amendment", say AM-endm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amendment”

"amendment" has 3 syllables: am-endm-ent. It rhymes with tendment and mendment, if that helps it stick.

What does amendment mean?

noun

  1. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  2. In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

Synonyms

improvementreformation

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Words that rhyme with amendment

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tendmentmendment

Related words

reformationreformreformingcorrectionrectificationoverhaulretrofitcorrigendum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amendment"?▾

"Amendment" has 3 syllables: am · endm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "amendment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amendment" is /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/.

What does "amendment" mean?▾

Amendment: An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

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