How to pronounce mounting
Say it like MOWN-ting. Mounting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN).
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- MOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mounting
American and British speakers say mounting in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWN-ting.
What does mounting mean?
- an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
- framework used for support or display
Where does mounting come from?
From mount + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with mounting
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Questions about saying mounting
How do you pronounce mounting?
Say MOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mounting?
Mounting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWN). Broken into parts: MOWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say mounting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.