How to pronounce amounts
Say it like uh-MOWNTS. Amounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWNTS).
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- uh
- MOWNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amounts 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.
- MOWNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of amounts
American and British speakers say amounts in essentially the same way: /əˈmaʊnts/ in the US and /əˈmaʊnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MOWNTS.
What does amounts mean?
- plural of amount How to pronounce amount
- third-person singular simple present indicative of amount How to pronounce amount
Questions about saying amounts
How do you pronounce amounts?
Say uh-MOWNTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈmaʊnts/. In British English it is /əˈmaʊnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amounts?
Amounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWNTS). Broken into parts: uh · MOWNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say amounts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmaʊnts/ and the British form is /əˈmaʊnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.