How Do You Spell DISMOUNT?

Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈa͡ʊnt] (IPA)

The word "dismount" is spelled with a "dis-" prefix and "mount" root. The "dis-" prefix means "not" or "away from." The "m" sound is spelled with the letter "m," and the "n" sound is spelled with the letter "n." The "ou" sound is spelled with the letters "ou," and the "t" sound is spelled with the letter "t." The IPA phonetic transcription for "dismount" is /dɪsˈmaʊnt/.

DISMOUNT Meaning and Definition

1. The term "dismount" serves as both a verb and a noun within the English language, but primarily functions as a verb. As a verb, "dismount" refers to the action of getting off or down from a vehicle, such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, in a deliberate manner. It involves physically leaving or descending from a mounted position. This process typically requires a deliberate movement, either by swinging a leg over to one side or by sliding down.

   Additionally, "dismount" can also be used in a metaphorical sense, indicating the act of stepping down or deescalating from a particular position or viewpoint, often in a figurative manner. It implies the act of abandoning or discontinuing a particular stance or perspective, especially during a debate or argument.

   As a noun, "dismount" is more rarely utilized and denotes a type of gymnastic exercise performed on a horizontal bar or similar apparatus. It involves the gymnast starting from a mounted position and subsequently executing a series of complex movements, what is known as a dismount, to complete the exercise.

   Overall, "dismount" functions as both a verb conveying the act of getting off a vehicle or descending from a position, and a noun representing a specific gymnastic move performed as an exercise.

2. To alight or get off from a horse; to descend from an elevation; to throw from a horse; to unhorse; to remove cannon, &c, from their carriages.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for DISMOUNT

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Etymology of DISMOUNT

The word "dismount" originated from Middle English, combining two elements: "dis-" (a prefix meaning "undoing" or "opposite") and "mount" (meaning "to get on or onto something").

The term "mount" came from Old French "monter" which derived from Latin "montare" meaning "to mount or ascend". This Latin word was derived from "mons" meaning "mountain". As people used to ascend mountains, the word gradually started being used for other situations where one gets on or onto something.

Later, the prefix "dis-" was added to "mount" to form "dismount", meaning "to get off or down from something". This word has been used in English since the 15th century.

Idioms with the word DISMOUNT

• dismount from sth The idiom "dismount from something" typically refers to the action of getting off or getting down from a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or any other mode of transport. It can also be used metaphorically to mean disengaging from or stepping away from a particular situation, commitment, or viewpoint.
• dismount from (something) To "dismount from (something)" means to get off or step down from a vehicle, animal, or a raised surface that a person is riding or sitting on. It often refers to physically removing oneself from a mode of transportation or a higher position in a deliberate manner.
• dismount from The idiom "dismount from" means to physically get off or step down from a horse, bicycle, or any other mode of transportation that requires mounting or climbing onto it. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the act of stepping away or removing oneself from a particular situation, task, or responsibility.
• He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount. The idiom "He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount" means that someone who is in a dangerous or risky situation is hesitant or unwilling to remove themselves from it, even if they want to or know it would be in their best interest. It reflects the notion that once involved in a difficult or perilous situation, it can be challenging to find a way out due to the fear of potential consequences or backlash.
• involuntary dismount The idiom "involuntary dismount" refers to a sudden and unexpected fall or ejection from a horse or any other mode of transportation. It is often used humorously to describe an unplanned or accidental incident where someone falls off a horse or vehicle.

Similar spelling words for DISMOUNT

• dissonance,
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• dismounted,
• Dezmond,
• dismantling,
• Desmond,
• Dishmon,
• dismantle,
• dissemina'ta,
• tasmanite,
• dismanned,
• dissonant,
• disamenity,
• Desmund,
• discount,
• DISCIMINATE,
• digman,
• Ticement,
• DEEAISSEMENT,
• disseminate,
• dismantled.

Plural form of DISMOUNT is DISMOUNTS

Conjugate verb Dismount

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dismounted

you would have dismounted

he/she/it would have dismounted

we would have dismounted

they would have dismounted

I would have dismount

you would have dismount

he/she/it would have dismount

we would have dismount

they would have dismount

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dismounting

you would have been dismounting

he/she/it would have been dismounting

we would have been dismounting

they would have been dismounting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dismount

you would dismount

he/she/it would dismount

we would dismount

they would dismount

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dismounting

you would be dismounting

he/she/it would be dismounting

we would be dismounting

they would be dismounting

FUTURE

I will dismount

you will dismount

he/she/it will dismount

we will dismount

they will dismount

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dismounting

you will be dismounting

he/she/it will be dismounting

we will be dismounting

they will be dismounting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dismounted

you will have dismounted

he/she/it will have dismounted

we will have dismounted

they will have dismounted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dismounting

you will have been dismounting

he/she/it will have been dismounting

we will have been dismounting

they will have been dismounting

IMPERATIVE

you dismount

we let´s dismount

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dismount

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dismounting

you were dismounting

he/she/it was dismounting

we were dismounting

they were dismounting

PAST PARTICIPLE

dismounted

PAST PERFECT

I had dismounted

you had dismounted

he/she/it had dismounted

we had dismounted

they had dismounted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dismounting

you had been dismounting

he/she/it had been dismounting

we had been dismounting

they had been dismounting

PRESENT

I dismount

you dismount

he/she/it dismounts

we dismount

they dismount

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dismounting

you are dismounting

he/she/it is dismounting

we are dismounting

they are dismounting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dismounting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dismounted

you have dismounted

he/she/it has dismounted

we have dismounted

they have dismounted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dismounting

you have been dismounting

he/she/it has been dismounting

we have been dismounting

they have been dismounting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dismount

SIMPLE PAST

I dismounted

you dismounted

he/she/it dismounted

we dismounted

they dismounted