How to pronounce mountaineering
Say it like MOWN-tih-neer-ing. Mountaineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN).
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- MOWN
- tih
- neer
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mountaineering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mountaineering
American and British speakers say mountaineering in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWN-tih-nir-ing.
What does mountaineering mean?
- The sport of climbing mountains.
Where does mountaineering come from?
From mountaineer + -ing.
Questions about saying mountaineering
How do you pronounce mountaineering?
Say MOWN-tih-neer-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mountaineering?
Mountaineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN). Broken into parts: MOWN · tih · neer · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mountaineering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.