How to Pronounce Cantonment

To pronounce "cantonment", say CANT-onm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /kanˈtuːnmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/kanˈtuːnmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cantonment”

"cantonment" has 3 syllables: cant-onm-ent.

What does cantonment mean?

noun

  1. Temporary military living quarters.
  2. A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters.

Related words

encampmentcampbivouacstationingaccommodationstoragebundlingstockpiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cantonment"?▾

"Cantonment" has 3 syllables: cant · onm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "cantonment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cantonment" is /kanˈtuːnmənt/.

What does "cantonment" mean?▾

Cantonment: Temporary military living quarters.

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