How to pronounce monsieur
Say it like muh-SYUR. Monsieur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYUR).
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- muh
- SYUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsieur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of monsieur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-SYUR.
What does monsieur mean?
- A man, especially a French gentleman.
Where does monsieur come from?
From French monsieur.
Words that rhyme with monsieur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monsieur.
Questions about saying monsieur
How do you pronounce monsieur?
Say muh-SYUR. The American pronunciation is /məˈsjɝ/. In British English it is /məˈsjɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsieur?
Monsieur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYUR). Broken into parts: muh · SYUR.
Is monsieur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈsjɜː/ (muh-SYUR).