How to pronounce mountaineer
Say it like mown-tih-NEER. Mountaineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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- mown
- tih
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mountaineer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mountaineer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mown-tih-NEER.
What does mountaineer mean?
- A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure.
- A bird of the genus Oreonympha; also called the bearded mountaineer or eastern mountaineer
- To climb mountains; to climb using the techniques of a mountaineer.
- To climb as if on a mountain.
Where does mountaineer come from?
From mountain + -eer.
Words that rhyme with mountaineer
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Questions about saying mountaineer
How do you pronounce mountaineer?
Say mown-tih-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪr/. In British English it is /ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mountaineer?
Mountaineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: mown · tih · NEER.
Is mountaineer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪə/ (mown-tih-NEER).