word
Mountain
MOW-ntuhn
/ˈmaʊntʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mountain
Dictionary meaning
A land mass that projects well above its surroundings.
Examples
- My goal is to climb the tallest mountain in each state.
- I have a mountain of paperwork to deal with at the end of each month.
Synonyms: mount
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