How to pronounce mountain

Say it like this: /ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/

British/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

What does mountain mean?

nounAn elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

“Everest is the highest mountain in the world.”

Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.

“There's still a mountain of work to do.”

A difficult task or challenge.

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