How to Pronounce Segment

To pronounce "segment", say SEGM-ent — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SEGM-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “segment”

"segment" has 2 syllables: segm-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does segment mean?

noun

  1. A length of some object.

    “a segment of rope”

  2. One of the parts into which any body naturally separates or is divided; a part divided or cut off; a section; a portion.

    “a segment of an orange;   a segment of a compound or divided leaf”

verb

  1. To divide into segments or sections.

    “Segment the essay by topic.”

Synonyms

circular segmentlithline segment

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Words that rhyme with segment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

sectiontranchefractionsegmentationchunkpartcompartmentsector

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "segment"?▾

"Segment" has 2 syllables: segm · ent.

What does "segment" mean?▾

Segment: A length of some object.

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