How to pronounce mountaineers
Say it like MOWN-tih-neerz. Mountaineers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN).
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- MOWN
- tih
- neerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mountaineers 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.
- neerzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mountaineers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOWN-tih-neerz.
What does mountaineers mean?
- plural of mountaineer How to pronounce mountaineer
Questions about saying mountaineers
How do you pronounce mountaineers?
Say MOWN-tih-neerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mountaineers?
Mountaineers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN). Broken into parts: MOWN · tih · neerz.
Is mountaineers 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 /ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪəz/ (MOWN-tih-neerz).