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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ament

/ˈeɪ.mənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.79 in modern English

Syllables
ament
IPA
/ˈeɪ.mənt/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A catkin or similar inflorescence.

noun

A congenital idiot.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin āmentum (“thong, string”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.mənt/
  • British English: /ˈeɪ.mənt/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Medicine.

Inflected Forms

aments (plural)

Derived Forms

amentaceous amental

Synonyms

catkin

Rhymes With

payment claimant raiment clamant

Questions

How do you pronounce ament?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.mənt/.
What does ament mean?
A catkin or similar inflorescence.
Where does ament come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce ament

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