How to Pronounce Augment

To pronounce "augment", say AUGM-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “augment”

"augment" has 2 syllables: augm-ent. It rhymes with lament and content, if that helps it stick.

What does augment mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
  2. (grammar) In some Bantu languages, an additional vowel prepended to the noun prefix.

verb

  1. To increase; to make larger or supplement.

    “The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.”

  2. To grow; to increase; to become greater.

Words that rhyme with augment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontentrelent

Related words

augmentativebuildingincreasingincrementincreaseamplifygrowenlarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "augment"?▾

"Augment" has 2 syllables: augm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "augment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "augment" is /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/.

What does "augment" mean?▾

Augment: (grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.

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