How to pronounce amounted
Say it like uh-MOWN-tid. Amounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN).
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- uh
- MOWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amounted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amounted
American and British speakers say amounted in essentially the same way: /əˈmaʊntɪd/ in the US and /əˈmaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MOWN-tid.
What does amounted mean?
- simple past and past participle of amount How to pronounce amount
Words that rhyme with amounted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amounted.
Questions about saying amounted
How do you pronounce amounted?
Say uh-MOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈmaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amounted?
Amounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN). Broken into parts: uh · MOWN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say amounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈmaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.