How to pronounce monarchs
Say it like MAH-narks. Monarchs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑˌnɑrks/MAH-narks
UK British/ˈmɒnəks/MON-uks
- MAH
- narks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarchs 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.
- narksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of monarchs
- 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-uks.
What does monarchs mean?
noun
- plural of monarch How to pronounce monarch
Questions about saying monarchs
How do you pronounce monarchs?
Say MAH-narks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑˌnɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarchs?
Monarchs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · narks.
Is monarchs 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 /ˈmɒnəks/ (MON-uks).