How to Pronounce "fountain"
word
/ˈfaʊntən/
FOWN-tuhn
/fˈaʊntɪn/
FOWN-tin
Definition
A fountain is a structure that sends water into the air for decoration or for people to drink from. It can be found in parks, squares, gardens, or public buildings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfaʊntən/
British English
/fˈaʊntɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOWN-tuhn
UK
FOWN-tin
Listen in Context
The fountain in the park is very pretty.
Children are playing near the fountain.
I drank some water from the fountain at school.
We sat by the fountain and talked for an hour.