English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Segment Pronunciation
Segment is pronounced SEG-muhnt, IPA /ˈsɛgmənt/.
SEG-muhnt
US /ˈsɛgmənt/
Syllables: SEG · muhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: As a noun, one part of something divided up; as a verb, to divide something into parts.
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Two Ways to Say Segment
The pronunciation changes with the meaning or the part of speech. The form above is the most common; the others are:
- verb (to segment something): /ˌsɛgˈmɛnt/ (seg-MENT)
Segment in a Sentence
- Peel the orange and separate every segment.
- This segment of the audience buys almost nothing.
- Analysts segment the market by age and income.
Common Mispronunciations of Segment
Not seg-MENT for the noun
A segment of fruit opens loud on SEG, and only the verb pushes the ending.
Not SEG-muhnt for the verb
When you segment something, the weight slides to MENT and the vowel there fills out.
Tip: Plenty of speakers use the front-stressed form for both jobs, and no one notices.
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