How to pronounce mons
Say it like MONZ. Mons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MONZ.
What does mons mean?
- An extraterrestrial mountain or volcano.“Olympus Mons”
Where does mons come from?
Borrowed from Latin mōns (“mountain”).
Words that rhyme with mons
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mons.
Questions about saying mons
How do you pronounce mons?
Say MONZ. The American pronunciation is /mɑnz/. In British English it is /mɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mons?
Mons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MONZ.
Is mons 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 /mɒnz/ (MONZ).