How to pronounce mounties
Say it like MOWN-teez. Mounties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN).
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- MOWN
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mounties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mounties
American and British speakers say mounties in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊntiz/ in the US and /ˈmaʊntiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWN-teez.
What does mounties mean?
- plural of mountie
Questions about saying mounties
How do you pronounce mounties?
Say MOWN-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊntiz/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mounties?
Mounties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN). Broken into parts: MOWN · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say mounties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊntiz/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊntiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.