How to pronounce menstruous
Say it like MEN-stroors. Menstruous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- stroors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menstruous 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.
- stroorsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of menstruous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEN-stroors.
What does menstruous mean?
- Of or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual.
- Currently undergoing menstruation.
Where does menstruous come from?
From Anglo-Norman menstruus, Middle French menstrueus, and their source, Late Latin menstruosus (“menstruating”), from Latin mēnstruum.
Questions about saying menstruous
How do you pronounce menstruous?
Say MEN-stroors. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnstrʊrs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnstrʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menstruous?
Menstruous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · stroors.
Is menstruous 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 /ˈmɛnstrʊəs/ (MEN-stroors).