How to pronounce monastic
Say it like muh-NAS-tik. Monastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
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US American/məˈnæstɪk/muh-NAS-tik
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- muh
- NAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does monastic mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to monasteries or monks.“new monastic people”
- A person with monastic ways; a monk.
Where does monastic come from?
From Middle French monastique, from Late Latin monasticus.
Words that rhyme with monastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monastic.
Questions about saying monastic
How do you pronounce monastic?
Say muh-NAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /məˈnæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monastic?
Monastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: muh · NAS · tik.