The word "Mountenaunce" is a variant spelling of "mountenance", meaning "support" or "maintenance". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /maʊnˈtɛnəns/, with the stress on the second syllable. The spelling of this word can be broken down as "mount" for "support" and "enance" for "sustenance". While this spelling may appear archaic, it is still used in some circles of academic writing and poetry to evoke a sense of old-world charm.