How to Pronounce Ornamental

To pronounce "ornamental", say ORN-am-ent-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ornamental”

"ornamental" has 4 syllables: orn-am-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does ornamental mean?

noun

An ornamental plant.

adjective

Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
“Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others, about their ankles.”
(of a plant, fish, etc.) Bred for aesthetic or decorative purposes.

Synonyms

beautifying decorative embellishing

Words that rhyme with ornamental

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fundamental detrimental transcendental mental sentimental temperamental incidental monumental instrumental supplemental elemental incremental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ornamental"?▾

"Ornamental" has 4 syllables: orn · am · ent · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "ornamental"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ornamental" is /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/.

What does "ornamental" mean?▾

Ornamental: An ornamental plant.

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