English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Environment Pronunciation
Environment is pronounced in-VY-ruhn-muhnt, IPA /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/.
in-VY-ruhn-muhnt
US /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ · UK /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt/
Syllables: in · VY · ruhn · muhnt (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The surroundings someone lives or works in, or the natural world as a whole.
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Environment in a Sentence
- The office is a noisy environment to write in.
- Farming changed the environment here centuries ago.
- A damp environment suits ferns.
Common Mispronunciations of Environment
Not in-VY-uh-muhnt
The r in the middle is pronounced in both standard accents, giving VY-ruhn. Skipping it is one of the most frequent slips in the word.
Not en-vy-ruhn-MENT
The peak is on VY, the second of four syllables, and the ending is weak.
Tip: Four syllables: in-VY-ruhn-muhnt. Say environ first, then add muhnt.
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