American English

How to pronounce experimented

noun · verbB1Common word
ihkSPEHRuhmntuhd

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mn̩.təd̚/

5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: experiment

A scientific test done to learn what happens or to see whether an idea is true.

What to listen for

The first part of “experimented” begins with /ɪk/, and the main stress is on the next syllable: /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mn̩.təd̚/.

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

noun

A scientific test done to learn what happens or to see whether an idea is true.

The students conducted an experiment on plant growth.

The experiment showed that the new medicine was safe.

Common phrases & grammar

conduct an experiment · scientific experiment · controlled experiment

conduct an experiment

an experiment on something

noun

An attempt to use a new idea, method, or product to see if it works.

Working from home was an experiment for our team.

This recipe is just an experiment with different spices.

Common phrases & grammar

a small experiment · a social experiment

an experiment in something

an experiment with something

verb

To try a new idea, method, or product to see what happens or whether it works.

She likes to experiment with new recipes.

We experimented by changing the website colors.

Good to know

Use experiment with something: We experimented with new recipes. Do not say experiment something.

Common phrases & grammar

experiment with new ideas · experiment with different methods

experiment with something

experiment by doing something

Useful expressions

Related words & forms