How to Pronounce Environment

To pronounce "environment", say env-IR-onm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

environment

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛnvˈaɪɹənmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “environment”

Break "environment" into 4 beats and lean on "IR" — that's the stressed one.

What does environment mean?

noun

  1. The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
  2. The natural world or ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "environment"?▾

To pronounce "environment", say env-IR-onm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "environment"?▾

"Environment" has 4 syllables: env · ir · onm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "environment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "environment" is /ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/.

What does "environment" mean?▾

Environment: The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

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