How to Pronounce "mountebank"
word
ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋk
MOWN-tuh-bank
mˈaʊntɪbˌæŋk
MOWN-ti-bank
Definition
A mountebank is a person who tricks or deceives others to get money or attention, often by pretending to have special skills or selling false medicines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋk
British English
mˈaʊntɪbˌæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOWN-tuh-bank
UK
MOWN-ti-bank
Listen in Context
The mountebank sold fake medicine in the market.
People realized the mountebank was tricking them.
A mountebank often makes loud promises to get attention.
Don't trust that guy—he's just another mountebank looking to make a quick buck.