How to Pronounce Pavements

To pronounce "pavements", say PAV-em-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PAV-em-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “pavements”

"pavements" has 3 syllables: pav-em-ents.

What does pavements mean?

noun

  1. (now chiefly in technical contexts) A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.
  2. The paved part of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway.

Synonyms

footpathfootwayplatformsidewalkpavingroadroadwaysurface

Related words

pavingsidewalkboardwalkscarriagewayscausewayscoatingscoveringsdocks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pavements"?▾

"Pavements" has 3 syllables: pav · em · ents.

What does "pavements" mean?▾

Pavements: (now chiefly in technical contexts) A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.

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