Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

internment

/ɪnˈtɝnmənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables: in-tern-ment
IPA: /ɪnˈtɝnmənt/

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Policies that favor criminalization and internment are promoted over support for social transformation and equity."
"Nevertheless, the economic and emotional effects of the internment were severe, and the United States Government has yet to make good on its promises of reparations."

Etymology

Etymology tree English intern Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English internment From intern + -ment.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɪnˈtɝnmənt/
British English: /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

internments (plural)

Phrases

internment camp

Frequently Paired Words

interment

Synonyms

impoundment impounding poundage imprisonment

Rhymes With

discernment adjournment

Questions

How do you pronounce internment?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝnmənt/.
What does internment mean?: The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.
Where does internment come from?: Etymology tree English intern Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English internment From intern + -ment.

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