How to pronounce Monrovia
Say it like mun-ROH-vee-uh. Monrovia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- mun
- ROH
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monrovia 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Monrovia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mun-ROH-vee-uh.
What does Monrovia mean?
- The capital city of Liberia.
Where does Monrovia come from?
From Monroe + -v- + -ia, in the case of the capital of Liberia after U.S.
Words that rhyme with Monrovia
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Questions about saying Monrovia
How do you pronounce Monrovia?
Say mun-ROH-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /mənˈroʊviə/. In British English it is /mənˈrəʊviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Monrovia?
Monrovia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: mun · ROH · vee · uh.
Is Monrovia 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 /mənˈrəʊviə/ (mun-ROH-vee-uh).