How to Pronounce Fragment

To pronounce "fragment", say FRAGM-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹæɡmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹæɡmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fragment”

"fragment" has 2 syllables: fragm-ent.

What does fragment mean?

noun

  1. A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

    “I heard a small fragment of the conversation.”

  2. (grammar) A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate.

verb

  1. To break apart.
  2. To cause to be broken into pieces.

Synonyms

fragmentize

Antonyms

defragment

Related words

fragmentizeshardsherdscrapfracturefragmentationshredbreak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fragment"?▾

"Fragment" has 2 syllables: fragm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "fragment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fragment" is /ˈfɹæɡmənt/.

What does "fragment" mean?▾

Fragment: A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

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