How to pronounce montane
Say it like mon-TAYN. Montane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- mon
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of montane
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-tayn.
What does montane mean?
- Of, inhabiting, or growing in mountain areas; specifically, the cool, moist upland slopes below the timberline.
- An animal or a plant of a montane habitat.
Where does montane come from?
The noun is probably derived from the adjective.
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Words that rhyme with montane
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Questions about saying montane
How do you pronounce montane?
Say mon-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /mɑnˈteɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in montane?
Montane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: mon · TAYN.
Is montane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmɒnteɪn/ (MON-tayn).