How to pronounce menhir
Say it like MEN-heer. Menhir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- heer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menhir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- heerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of menhir
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEN-hee-uh.
What does menhir mean?
- A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.
Where does menhir come from?
Either borrowed from French menhir, or from its etymon Breton maen-hir, compound of maen (“stone”) + hir (“long”).
Questions about saying menhir
How do you pronounce menhir?
Say MEN-heer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnˌhɪr/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnhiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menhir?
Menhir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · heer.
Is menhir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmɛnhiə/ (MEN-hee-uh).