How to pronounce fountain
Say it like FOWN-tun. Fountain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
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- FOWN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fountain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWNSay 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 fountain
American and British speakers say fountain in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊntən/ in the US and /ˈfaʊntɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWN-tin.
What does fountain mean?
- a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- a natural flow of ground water
- an artificially produced flow of water
Words that rhyme with fountain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fountain.
Questions about saying fountain
How do you pronounce fountain?
Say FOWN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊntən/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊntɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fountain?
Fountain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say fountain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊntən/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊntɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.