How to pronounce Monaco
Say it like MAH-nuh-koh. Monaco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑnəˌkoʊ/MAH-nuh-koh
UK British/ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ/MON-uh-koh
- MAH
- nuh
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monaco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Monaco
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-uh-koh.
What does Monaco mean?
noun
- a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
Questions about saying Monaco
How do you pronounce Monaco?
Say MAH-nuh-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Monaco?
Monaco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nuh · koh.
Is Monaco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ/ (MON-uh-koh).