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How to pronounce testament

testament
/ˈtestəmənt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Testament, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Tom mostly painted scenes from the New Testament.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce testament?

Testament is pronounced /ˈtestəmənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in testament?

Testament has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in testament?

The first syllable: /ˈtestəmənt/.

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