How to pronounce Mona
Say it like MOH-nuh. Mona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Mona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-nuh.
What does Mona mean?
- an island to the northwest of Wales
Where does Mona come from?
From Spanish mona (“monkey”).
Words that rhyme with Mona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mona.
Questions about saying Mona
How do you pronounce Mona?
Say MOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈməʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mona?
Mona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · nuh.
Is Mona pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊnə/ (MOH-nuh).