How to Pronounce "Ambience"
Easy🌐 French word
IPA
ˈæmbiəns
Syllables:
am·bi·ence
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What does "Ambience" mean?
nounThe character and atmosphere of a place.
Example:
"The restaurant's warm lighting and soft music created a soothing ambience for dinner."
Origin of "Ambience"
From French ambiance, from ambiant meaning surrounding, from Latin ambire meaning to go around.
How to Say "Ambience"
🗣️ Step by Step
AM-bee-uhns. Start with 'AM' like 'ham' but with an 'A' sound, then 'bee' like the insect, and finish with 'uhns' where 'uh' sounds like 'uh' in 'cup' and 'ns' is a soft ending. The stress is on the first syllable: AM.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly emphasize the second syllable, saying 'am-BEE-ence', which disrupts the correct stress on the first syllable.
💬 Example
The restaurant's warm lighting and soft music created a soothing ambience for dinner.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Ambience?
Ambience is pronounced ˈæmbiəns. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Ambience hard to pronounce?
Ambience is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈæmbiəns.
What language is Ambience from?
Ambience originates from French. From French ambiance, from ambiant meaning surrounding, from Latin ambire meaning to go around.