How to pronounce mont
Say it like MONT. Mont is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MONT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MONT.
What does mont mean?
- mount; mountain.
Where does mont come from?
Borrowed from French mont.
Words that rhyme with mont
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mont.
Questions about saying mont
How do you pronounce mont?
Say MONT. The American pronunciation is /mɑnt/. In British English it is /mɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mont?
Mont is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MONT.
Is mont pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒnt/ (MONT).