MENTmunt
Suffix -MENT
The suffix -MENT turns a verb into a noun meaning the result or state of the action.
How this rule works
-MENT is a noun-forming suffix. It is added to verbs (move → movement, enjoy → enjoyment, treat → treatment). The -MENT syllable uses the schwa sound: “munt”.
Remember: -MENT makes it a thing — move + ment = movement!
Examples
Words that use this rule
32 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
advancementannouncementapartmentappointmentargumentarrangementassignmentattachmentbasementcementcomplimentcontainmentdevelopmentdisplacementdocumentelementenfranchisementenjoymententertainmentenvironmentexcitementexperimentgovernmentinstrumentmomentmonumentmovementrefinementsegmenttestamenttreatmentvehement
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