How to Pronounce Improvement

To pronounce "improvement", say IMPR-ov-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “improvement”

"improvement" has 4 syllables: impr-ov-em-ent. It rhymes with movement and self-improvement, if that helps it stick.

What does improvement mean?

noun

  1. The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering
  2. The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; practical application, for example of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

Synonyms

ameliorationimproval

Antonyms

deteriorationdisimprovementworsening

Words that rhyme with improvement

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

movementself-improvement

Related words

bettermentadvancebetteringimprovingimprovedamelioratedimproveamelioration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "improvement"?▾

"Improvement" has 4 syllables: impr · ov · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "improvement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "improvement" is /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/.

What does "improvement" mean?▾

Improvement: The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering

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