American English
/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɹn̩.mɪnt̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The place and conditions around a person, animal, or activity.
In natural speech, the vowel in the ending may be very short, so “environment” can sound like /ɪnˈvaɪɹn̩mn̩t/.
The place and conditions around a person, animal, or activity.
Children need a safe learning environment.
She works in a friendly environment.
safe environment · work environment · learning environment · friendly environment
a/an + adjective + environment
someone + works/lives/studies + in + a/an + adjective + environment
The natural world around us, including the air, water, land, and living things.
We must protect the environment.
Plastic waste harms the environment.
protect the environment · damage the environment · environmental problems · the natural environment
protect/harm/damage + the environment
the environment + needs + protection