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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mount
  • 6 letters
Syllables
a-mount: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-MOUNT.
Pronunciation
/əˈmaʊnt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide amount into syllables?

amount divides as a-mount. a-mount: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in amount?

Amount has 2 syllables (a-mount).

Which syllable is stressed in amount?

The stressed syllable in amount is mount. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-MOUNT.

How do you pronounce amount?

/əˈmaʊnt/ in American English.