How to Pronounce Ammunition

To pronounce "ammunition", say AMM-un-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ammunition”

"ammunition" has 4 syllables: amm-un-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does ammunition mean?

noun

  1. Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
  2. Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.

    “ammunition bread; ammunition shoes”

verb

  1. To supply with ammunition.

Synonyms

ammo

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Words that rhyme with ammunition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

ammocartridgemunitionbulletweaponordnancearmsarmament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ammunition"?▾

"Ammunition" has 4 syllables: amm · un · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "ammunition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ammunition" is /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/.

What does "ammunition" mean?▾

Ammunition: Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

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