How to pronounce monsieurs
Say it like muh-SYURZ. Monsieurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYURZ).
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- muh
- SYURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsieurs 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.
- SYURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of monsieurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-SYURZ.
What does monsieurs mean?
- plural of monsieur How to pronounce monsieur
Words that rhyme with monsieurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monsieurs.
Questions about saying monsieurs
How do you pronounce monsieurs?
Say muh-SYURZ. The American pronunciation is /məˈsjɝz/. In British English it is /məˈsjɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsieurs?
Monsieurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYURZ). Broken into parts: muh · SYURZ.
Is monsieurs 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 /məˈsjɜːz/ (muh-SYURZ).