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mountain

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "mountain" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mountain

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

mountain is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mountain is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmountain

1noun
  • An 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.

    Example: "We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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

    Example: "He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall."

  • Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain.

    Example: "some mountain ranges; the high mountain top; a scenic mountain view; the mountain lodge; the leaves of mountain cranberries; a mountain goat"

  • A difficult task or challenge.
  • A woman's large breast.
  • The twenty-first Lenormand card.
  • Wine made from grapes that grow on a mountain.
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