How to Pronounce "momentum"
word
moh-MEN-tum
moh-MEN-tum
Definition
Momentum means the strength or force that something has when it is moving, or the energy that keeps something growing or developing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/moʊˈmɛntəm/
British English
/məʊmˈɛntəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
moh-MEN-tum
UK
moh-MEN-tum
Listen in Context
The ball rolled down the hill and gained momentum.
Our project is picking up momentum.
The team lost momentum after the break.
Once you start exercising regularly, it's easier to keep up the momentum.