To pronounce "amongst", say AM-ongst — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈmʌŋst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈmʌŋst/
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"amongst" has 2 syllables: am-ongst.
preposition
“Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people.”
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"Amongst" has 2 syllables: am · ongst.
The IPA transcription of "amongst" is /əˈmʌŋst/.
Amongst: Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
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