How to Pronounce "ornament"
word
ˈɔɹnəmənt
OR-nuh-ment
ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt
AW-nuh-ment
Definition
An ornament is a decoration or object used to make something look more attractive, especially on special occasions or on things like Christmas trees.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹnəmənt
British English
ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-nuh-ment
UK
AW-nuh-ment
Listen in Context
She put a red ornament on the Christmas tree.
There are many ornaments on the shelf.
My grandmother made this ornament by hand.
That glass ornament is really delicate—be careful!