How many syllables in mountain?

Syllables in mountain

2

moun·tain

Mountain has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mountain

Pronunciation/ˈmaʊntən/
2 syllables, MOUN-tain · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mountain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: moun, tain. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with mountain

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Questions

How many syllables are in mountain?
Mountain has two syllables.
How do you divide mountain into syllables?
Mountain divides as moun-tain.
Which syllable is stressed in mountain?
The first syllable (MOUN-tain).

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