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How to pronounce pavement
/ˈpeɪvmənt/ British English
PAYV·mənt
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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PAV·ment
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PAYV·mənt
My tip
The a says its name: PAYV-mənt. Americans say sidewalk.
In a sentence
I found a penny on the pavement.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: PAYV-mənt.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce pavement?
In British English, pavement is pronounced /ˈpeɪvmənt/. Say it like this: PAYV-mənt. The a says its name: PAYV-mənt. Americans say sidewalk.
How many syllables are in pavement?
When you say it, pavement has 2 syllables: PAYV-mənt. The strong beat is the first one, PAYV.
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