How to Pronounce Firmament

To pronounce "firmament", say FIRM-am-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “firmament”

"firmament" has 3 syllables: firm-am-ent.

What does firmament mean?

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
  2. The field or sphere of an activity or interest.

    “the international fashion firmament”

Synonyms

liftwelkin

Related words

heavenswelkinsphereempyreanskyetherazureambient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firmament"?▾

"Firmament" has 3 syllables: firm · am · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "firmament"?▾

The IPA transcription of "firmament" is /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/.

What does "firmament" mean?▾

Firmament: (usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

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