amazement meaning

UK US /əˈmeɪzmənt/ 3 syllables

amazement (noun): the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising.

Definition of amazement

  1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
    • he looked at me in astonishment

    Synonyms: astonishment

    Type of: feeling

    Kinds: wonder, surprise, stupefaction

    Related forms: amaze

How to pronounce amazement

amazement is pronounced /əˈmeɪzmənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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