How to Pronounce Fountains

To pronounce "fountains", say FOUNT-ains — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

FOUNT-ains

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💡 Tip for remembering “fountains”

"fountains" has 2 syllables: fount-ains. It rhymes with mountains, if that helps it stick.

What does fountains mean?

noun

  1. A natural source of water; a spring.
  2. An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

verb

  1. To flow or gush as if from a fountain.

    “Lava fountained from the volcano.”

Synonyms

fountsykewellspring

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Words that rhyme with fountains

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mountains

Related words

fountoutpouringoutflowspringjetabbeyfeedsfonts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fountains"?▾

"Fountains" has 2 syllables: fount · ains.

What does "fountains" mean?▾

Fountains: A natural source of water; a spring.

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