How to pronounce montant
Say it like MON-tunt. Montant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of montant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-tunt.
What does montant mean?
- An upright piece in any framework, such as a muntin or stile.
- The first scent of a cognac.
- Ascending toward the chief of the escutcheon.
Where does montant come from?
From Middle English mountant, from Old French montant.
Questions about saying montant
How do you pronounce montant?
Say MON-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑntənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɒntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in montant?
Montant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · tunt.
Is montant 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 /ˈmɒntənt/ (MON-tunt).