How to pronounce catamount
Say it like KAT-uh-mownt. Catamount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- mownt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamount pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mowntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of catamount
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-mownt.
What does catamount mean?
- A wild animal of the family Felidae, especially the cougar, mountain lion or puma (Puma concolor).
Where does catamount come from?
Clipping of catamountain (“leopard, panther; ocelot; man living in the mountains”), from Late Middle English catamountain, from Middle English catte of the mountayne, cate of þe mounttaynne (“leopard, panther”).
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Questions about saying catamount
How do you pronounce catamount?
Say KAT-uh-mownt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌmaʊnt/. In British English it is /ˈkætəmaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamount?
Catamount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · mownt.
Is catamount pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætəmaʊnt/ (KAT-uh-mownt).