noun

amazement

/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ ama·zem·ent 4 syllables

The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Amazement

The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

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Amazement is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does amazement have?

Amazement has 4 syllables: ama·zem·ent. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is amazement?

Amazement is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Amazement starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does amazement have?

Amazement has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.