How to Pronounce Amnesty

To pronounce "amnesty", say AMN-esty — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæm.nɪ.sti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amnesty”

"amnesty" has 2 syllables: amn-esty.

What does amnesty mean?

noun

  1. Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
  2. An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

verb

  1. To grant a pardon (to a group)

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Related words

pardonclemencyforgivingforgivenesspardoningmercyparoleindemnity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amnesty"?▾

"Amnesty" has 2 syllables: amn · esty.

What is the IPA transcription of "amnesty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amnesty" is /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/.

What does "amnesty" mean?▾

Amnesty: Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

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