How to Pronounce Ornament

To pronounce "ornament", say ORN-am-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ornament”

"ornament" has 3 syllables: orn-am-ent.

What does ornament mean?

noun

  1. An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
  2. A Christmas tree decoration.

verb

  1. To decorate.

    “We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter.”

  2. To add to.

    “The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.”

Synonyms

adornbedeckdecorateembellishtrim

Related words

decorationadornornamentationdecorateembellishbeautifygraceadornment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ornament"?▾

"Ornament" has 3 syllables: orn · am · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "ornament"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ornament" is /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/.

What does "ornament" mean?▾

Ornament: An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

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