amusement

/əˈmjuːzmənt/

Syllables a·muse·ment

Stress a-MUSE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

muse

/mjuːz/

long u-e

ment

/mənt/

-ness suffix

Meaning

the state of being entertained; enjoyment or fun

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/ (about) + muse=/mjuːz/ (music) + ment=/mənt/ (moment)

Example

The park is built for the amusement of children.