How to Pronounce Catamount

To pronounce "catamount", say CAT-am-ount — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkætəmaʊnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkætəmaʊnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catamount”

"catamount" has 3 syllables: cat-am-ount. It rhymes with surmount and account, if that helps it stick.

What does catamount mean?

noun

  1. A wild animal of the family Felidae, especially cougar, puma or lynx.

Words that rhyme with catamount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmountaccountmountcountrecounttantamountdiscountamountfountheadcountmiscount

Related words

lynxcougarpantherpumapaintercatamountaincouguarbearcat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catamount"?▾

"Catamount" has 3 syllables: cat · am · ount.

What is the IPA transcription of "catamount"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catamount" is /ˈkætəmaʊnt/.

What does "catamount" mean?▾

Catamount: A wild animal of the family Felidae, especially cougar, puma or lynx.

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