How to Pronounce Tantamount

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tantamount”

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

What does tantamount mean?

noun

  1. Something which has the same value or amount (as something else). (attributive use passing into adjective, below)

verb

  1. To amount to as much; to be equivalent.

adjective

  1. Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.

    “In this view, disagreement and treason are tantamount.”

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Words that rhyme with tantamount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmountaccountmountcountrecountcatamountdiscountamountfountheadcountmiscount

Related words

equivalentcomparableequalsamesimilarcorrespondingsynonymoussynonym

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tantamount"?▾

"Tantamount" has 3 syllables: tant · am · ount.

What is the IPA transcription of "tantamount"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tantamount" is /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/.

What does "tantamount" mean?▾

Tantamount: Something which has the same value or amount (as something else). (attributive use passing into adjective, below)

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