How to pronounce menagerie
Say it like muh-NAJ-uh-ree. Menagerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAJ).
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- muh
- NAJ
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menagerie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of menagerie
American and British speakers say menagerie in essentially the same way: /məˈnædʒəri/ in the US and /məˈnædʒəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NAJ-uh-ree.
What does menagerie mean?
- A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.
- The enclosure where they are kept.
- A diverse or miscellaneous group.
Where does menagerie come from?
From French ménagerie, derived from ménager (“to keep house”), household.
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Questions about saying menagerie
How do you pronounce menagerie?
Say muh-NAJ-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /məˈnædʒəri/. In British English it is /məˈnædʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menagerie?
Menagerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAJ). Broken into parts: muh · NAJ · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say menagerie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnædʒəri/ and the British form is /məˈnædʒəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.