How to pronounce menstrual
Say it like MEN-stroo-ul. Menstrual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- stroo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menstrual 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.
- strooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of menstrual
American and British speakers say menstrual in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnstruəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛnstruːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-stroo-ul.
What does menstrual mean?
- Of or relating to the menses.
- Occurring once a month; monthly.
- Lasting for a month.“a menstrual flower”
- A menstrual period.
Where does menstrual come from?
From Middle English menstruall, from Latin mēnstruālis, from mēnstrua (“menses”), from neuter plural of mēnstruus (“of a month, monthly, of menstruation”), from mēnsis (“month”) + -ālis (“-al”); see moon.
Questions about saying menstrual
How do you pronounce menstrual?
Say MEN-stroo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnstruəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnstruːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menstrual?
Menstrual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · stroo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say menstrual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnstruəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnstruːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.