How to Pronounce Mounting

To pronounce "mounting", say MOUNT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmaʊntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mounting”

"mounting" has 2 syllables: mount-ing. It rhymes with recounting and accounting, if that helps it stick.

What does mounting mean?

verb

  1. To get upon; to ascend; to climb.

    “to mount stairs”

  2. To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.

    “The rider mounted his horse.”

noun

  1. Something mounted; an attachment.
  2. The act of one who mounts.

adjective

  1. That continues to mount; steadily accumulating.

    “mounting debts”

Synonyms

coitizego to bed withsleep with

Antonyms

demountdismountunmount

Words that rhyme with mounting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recountingaccountingcountingdiscountingsurmountingamounting

Related words

climbinstigationclimbingfomentationincreasinglyincreasingincreasegrowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mounting"?▾

"Mounting" has 2 syllables: mount · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mounting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mounting" is /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/.

What does "mounting" mean?▾

Mounting: To get upon; to ascend; to climb.

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