How to Pronounce "pigment"
word
ˈpɪɡmənt
PIG-ment
pˈɪɡmənt
PIG-ment
Definition
A pigment is a substance that gives color to things like plants, animals, paint, or ink. Pigments can be natural or made by humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪɡmənt
British English
pˈɪɡmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIG-ment
UK
PIG-ment
Listen in Context
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants.
Artists mix different pigments to create new colors.
Some fish have bright pigments in their scales.
The loss of pigment causes some people’s hair to turn gray.