How to pronounce mon
Say it like MOHN. Mon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mon
American and British speakers say mon in essentially the same way: /moʊn/ in the US and /mɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MON.
Other ways to say mon
Mon also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MAHN /mɑn/
What does mon mean?
- The badge or emblem of a Japanese family, especially a family of the ancient feudal nobility; typically circular and consists of conventionalized forms from nature.
- Man; used in places such as Jamaica, and Lancashire, Shropshire and the Black Country in England.
- A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
- A video game or anime in which catching and battling creatures is an important element.
Words that rhyme with mon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mon.
Words that sound like mon
Questions about saying mon
How do you pronounce mon?
Say MOHN. The American pronunciation is /moʊn/. In British English it is /mɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mon?
Mon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHN.
Do Americans and Brits say mon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /moʊn/ and the British form is /mɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mon?
Mon sounds the same as moan in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.