How to pronounce tantamount
Say it like TAN-tuh-mownt. Tantamount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- tuh
- mownt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantamount pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mowntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of tantamount
American and British speakers say tantamount in essentially the same way: /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ in the US and /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-tuh-mownt.
What does tantamount mean?
- Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.
Where does tantamount come from?
First attested in English in 1628.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying tantamount
How do you pronounce tantamount?
Say TAN-tuh-mownt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/. In British English it is /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantamount?
Tantamount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · mownt.
Do Americans and Brits say tantamount the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ and the British form is /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.