How to pronounce menopause
Say it like MEN-uh-powz. Menopause has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- uh
- powz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menopause 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- powzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of menopause
American and British speakers say menopause in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/ in the US and /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-uh-powz.
What does menopause mean?
- The period in a woman's life when menstruation becomes irregular and less frequent before eventually stopping altogether, usually accompanied by a range of unpleasant symptoms; the period spanning perimenopause up to postmenopause.
- The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.
- To undergo menopause.
Questions about saying menopause
How do you pronounce menopause?
Say MEN-uh-powz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menopause?
Menopause has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · uh · powz.
Do Americans and Brits say menopause the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.