How to Pronounce Containment

To pronounce "containment", say CONT-ainm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

CONT-ainm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “containment”

"containment" has 3 syllables: cont-ainm-ent. It rhymes with attainment and entertainment, if that helps it stick.

What does containment mean?

noun

  1. The state of being contained.
  2. The state of containing.

Antonyms

détenteregime changerollback

Words that rhyme with containment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attainmententertainmentinfotainmentarraignment

Related words

containcontainingcontainedcontainerconfinedlimitstoragecompression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "containment"?▾

"Containment" has 3 syllables: cont · ainm · ent.

What does "containment" mean?▾

Containment: The state of being contained.

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