How to pronounce muntin
Say it like MUHN-tin. Muntin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muntin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muntin
American and British speakers say muntin in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌntɪn/ in the US and /ˈmʌntɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHN-tin.
What does muntin mean?
- One of the separators between panes of glass in a composite window.
Where does muntin come from?
From Middle English mountaunt, from Old French montant, present participle of monter (“to put up”).
Questions about saying muntin
How do you pronounce muntin?
Say MUHN-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌntɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmʌntɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muntin?
Muntin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say muntin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌntɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmʌntɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.