How to Pronounce Experiment

To pronounce "experiment", say exp-ER-im-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛkspˈɛɹɪmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “experiment”

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

What does experiment mean?

noun

  1. A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.
  2. Experience, practical familiarity with something.

verb

  1. To conduct an experiment.
  2. To experience; to feel; to perceive; to detect.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "experiment"?▾

"Experiment" has 4 syllables: exp · er · im · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "experiment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "experiment" is /ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/.

What does "experiment" mean?▾

Experiment: A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

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