How to pronounce amounting
Say it like uh-MOWN-ting. Amounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN).
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- uh
- MOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amounting
American and British speakers say amounting in essentially the same way: /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MOWN-ting.
What does amounting mean?
- present participle and gerund of amount How to pronounce amount
Words that rhyme with amounting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amounting.
Questions about saying amounting
How do you pronounce amounting?
Say uh-MOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amounting?
Amounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN). Broken into parts: uh · MOWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say amounting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.