How to pronounce Monroe
Say it like mun-ROH. Monroe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- mun
- ROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monroe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Monroe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mun-ROH.
What does Monroe mean?
- 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)
- a town of southeast Michigan on Lake Erie
- a town in north central Louisiana
Words that rhyme with Monroe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Monroe.
Questions about saying Monroe
How do you pronounce Monroe?
Say mun-ROH. The American pronunciation is /mənˈroʊ/. In British English it is /mənˈrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Monroe?
Monroe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: mun · ROH.
Is Monroe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mənˈrəʊ/ (mun-ROH).