How to pronounce mounted
Say it like MOWN-tud. Mounted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN).
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- MOWN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mounted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mounted
American and British speakers say mounted in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊntəd/ in the US and /ˈmaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWN-tid.
What does mounted mean?
- assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
- decorated with applied ornamentation; often used in combination“the trim brass-mounted carbine of the ranger”
Where does mounted come from?
From mount + -ed.
Questions about saying mounted
How do you pronounce mounted?
Say MOWN-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊntəd/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mounted?
Mounted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN). Broken into parts: MOWN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say mounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊntəd/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.