How to pronounce mensiversary
Say it like men-sih-VUR-suh-ree. Mensiversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- men
- sih
- VUR
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mensiversary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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 mensiversary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: men-sih-VUR-suh-ree.
What does mensiversary mean?
- A day that marks an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of a significant event.
Where does mensiversary come from?
Blend of Latin mēnsis (“month”) + anniversary, perhaps through French mensiversaire.
Words that rhyme with mensiversary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mensiversary.
Questions about saying mensiversary
How do you pronounce mensiversary?
Say men-sih-VUR-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnsɪˈvɝsəri/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnsɪˈvɜːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mensiversary?
Mensiversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: men · sih · VUR · suh · ree.
Is mensiversary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɛnsɪˈvɜːsəri/ (men-sih-VUR-suh-ree).