How to pronounce monkeyshine
Say it like MUHN-kee-shyne. Monkeyshine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- kee
- shyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monkeyshine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monkeyshine
American and British speakers say monkeyshine in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/ in the US and /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHN-kee-shyne.
What does monkeyshine mean?
- A puerile prank or trick.“I have seen about as many monkeyshines from you as I will tolerate.”
Where does monkeyshine come from?
From monkey + shine.
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Questions about saying monkeyshine
How do you pronounce monkeyshine?
Say MUHN-kee-shyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monkeyshine?
Monkeyshine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · kee · shyne.
Do Americans and Brits say monkeyshine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.