How to pronounce monks
Say it like MUHNGKS. Monks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHNGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of monks
American and British speakers say monks in essentially the same way: /mʌŋks/ in the US and /mʌŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNGKS.
What does monks mean?
- plural of monk How to pronounce monk
- third-person singular simple present indicative of monk How to pronounce monk
Words that rhyme with monks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monks.
Questions about saying monks
How do you pronounce monks?
Say MUHNGKS. The American pronunciation is /mʌŋks/. In British English it is /mʌŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monks?
Monks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHNGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say monks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌŋks/ and the British form is /mʌŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.