How to pronounce monde
Say it like MOND. Monde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of monde
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOND.
What does monde mean?
- A ball-like object, located near the top of a crown, symbolizing the globe.
Where does monde come from?
From French monde. Doublet of mondo.
Words that rhyme with monde
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monde.
Questions about saying monde
How do you pronounce monde?
Say MOND. The American pronunciation is /mɑnd/. In British English it is /mɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monde?
Monde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOND.
Is monde 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 /mɒnd/ (MOND).