How to Pronounce Pigment

To pronounce "pigment", say PIGM-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪɡ.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pigment”

"pigment" has 2 syllables: pigm-ent. It rhymes with figment and zygmunt, if that helps it stick.

What does pigment mean?

noun

  1. Any color in plant or animal cells

    “Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for most plants' green colouring.”

  2. A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder

verb

  1. To add color or pigment to something.

Words that rhyme with pigment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

figmentzygmunt

Related words

pigmentationcolortonersubstancehuetintstaincoloration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pigment"?▾

"Pigment" has 2 syllables: pigm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "pigment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pigment" is /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/.

What does "pigment" mean?▾

Pigment: Any color in plant or animal cells

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