How do you pronounce "ambient"?

In American English: /ˈæmbiːənt/ (AMB-ee-uhnt). In British English: /ˈæmbɪənt/ (AMB-i-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈæmbiːənt/ (AMB-ee-uhnt). In Australian English: /ˈambiənt/ (AMB-ee).

Is "ambient" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæmbiːənt/ (AMB-ee-uhnt), while in British English it's /ˈæmbɪənt/ (AMB-i-uhnt).

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/ˈæmbiːənt/

AMB-ee-uhnt

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æmbam·iːbi·əntent

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Last updated: 2026-02-12