How to Pronounce Mount

To pronounce "mount", say MOUNT — one syllable, IPA /maʊnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/maʊnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mount”

"mount" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with surmount and account, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mount mean?

noun

  1. A hill or mountain.
  2. Any of seven fleshy prominences in the palm of the hand, taken to represent the influences of various heavenly bodies.

    “the mount of Jupiter”

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Words that rhyme with mount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmountaccountcountrecounttantamountcatamountdiscountamountfountheadcountmiscount

Related words

mountainwaxlaunchridebestrideclimb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mount"?▾

"Mount" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mount"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mount" is /maʊnt/.

What does "mount" mean?▾

Mount: A hill or mountain.

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