How to pronounce mongooses
Say it like MONG-goo-suz. Mongooses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MONG).
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- MONG
- goo
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mongooses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mongooses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MONG-goo-suz.
What does mongooses mean?
- plural of mongoose How to pronounce mongoose
Questions about saying mongooses
How do you pronounce mongooses?
Say MONG-goo-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑŋɡusəz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒŋɡuːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mongooses?
Mongooses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MONG). Broken into parts: MONG · goo · suz.
Is mongooses 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 /ˈmɒŋɡuːsəz/ (MONG-goo-suz).