How to Pronounce Momentous

To pronounce "momentous", say MOM-ent-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /məʊˈmɛn.təs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/məʊˈmɛn.təs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “momentous”

"momentous" has 3 syllables: mom-ent-ous. It rhymes with portentous and apprentice, if that helps it stick.

What does momentous mean?

adjective

  1. Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

Words that rhyme with momentous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

portentousapprenticelentouspenticelentiskadventistsdevincentisprentice

Related words

importantsignificantbigcrucialepochalmeaningfulimportancesubstantial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "momentous"?▾

"Momentous" has 3 syllables: mom · ent · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "momentous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "momentous" is /məʊˈmɛn.təs/.

What does "momentous" mean?▾

Momentous: Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

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