How to pronounce monarch
Say it like MAH-nark. Monarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑˌnɑrk/MAH-nark
UK British/ˈmɒnək/MON-uk
- MAH
- nark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarch 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.
- narkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of monarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uk.
What does monarch mean?
noun
- a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
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Questions about saying monarch
How do you pronounce monarch?
Say MAH-nark. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑˌnɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarch?
Monarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nark.
Is monarch 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 /ˈmɒnək/ (MON-uk).