American English

How to pronounce environmental

adjectiveB1Common word
ihnvairnMEHnl

/ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛ.nl̩/

5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Related to the natural world and the way people affect it.

What to listen for

“Environmental” is pronounced /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛ.nl̩/. In natural American speech, the /t/ in the middle may sound very light or disappear.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Related to the natural world and the way people affect it.

The city has a new environmental policy.

Environmental damage can take years to repair.

Common phrases & grammar

environmental protection · environmental damage · environmental issue · environmental policy

environmental + noun

adjective

Related to the conditions around a person, animal, or thing.

Plants need the right environmental conditions to grow.

Environmental factors can affect a child's health.

Common phrases & grammar

environmental conditions · environmental factors · environmental change

environmental + noun

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