How to pronounce mahout
Say it like muh-HOWT. Mahout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOWT).
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- muh
- HOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mahout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of mahout
American and British speakers say mahout in essentially the same way: /məˈhaʊt/ in the US and /məˈhaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-HOWT.
What does mahout mean?
- An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.
- To drive (an elephant or elephants).
- To drive elephants.
Where does mahout come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with mahout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mahout.
Questions about saying mahout
How do you pronounce mahout?
Say muh-HOWT. The American pronunciation is /məˈhaʊt/. In British English it is /məˈhaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mahout?
Mahout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOWT). Broken into parts: muh · HOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say mahout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈhaʊt/ and the British form is /məˈhaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.