Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ambience

/ˈæm.bi.əns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.94 in modern English

Syllables: am-bi-ance
IPA: /ˈæm.bi.əns/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of ambiance.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"An unexpected downside was a new generation of trains where the principal aim was to 'pack them in', leading to a sharp slump in ambience and passenger comfort."

Etymology

From ambient + -ence.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: ambient

Usage

Inflected Forms

ambiences (plural)

Derived Forms

circumambience

Synonyms

ambiance atmosphere

Rhymes With

ambiance

Questions

How do you pronounce ambience?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæm.bi.əns/.
What does ambience mean?: Alternative spelling of ambiance.
Where does ambience come from?: From ambient + -ence.

How to pronounce ambience

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