How to pronounce catamountain
Say it like kat-uh-MOWN-tun. Catamountain has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN).
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- kat
- uh
- MOWN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamountain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catamountain
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-MOWN-tin.
What does catamountain mean?
- A leopard, a panther (Panthera pardus); also, an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis).
- A man living in the mountains.
Where does catamountain come from?
From Late Middle English catamountain, from Middle English catte of the mountayne, cate of þe mounttaynne (“leopard, panther”).
Words that rhyme with catamountain
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Questions about saying catamountain
How do you pronounce catamountain?
Say kat-uh-MOWN-tun. The American pronunciation is /kætəˈmaʊntən/. In British English it is /kætəˈmaʊntɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamountain?
Catamountain has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN). Broken into parts: kat · uh · MOWN · tun.
Is catamountain 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 /kætəˈmaʊntɪn/ (kat-uh-MOWN-tin).