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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable moun
  • 8 letters
Syllables
moun-tain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MOUN-tain.
Pronunciation
/ˈmaʊntən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as moun-tain.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mountain into syllables?

mountain divides as moun-tain. moun-tain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mountain?

Mountain has 2 syllables (moun-tain).

Which syllable is stressed in mountain?

The stressed syllable in mountain is moun. The 1st syllable is stressed: MOUN-tain.

How do you pronounce mountain?

/ˈmaʊntən/ in American English.