How to pronounce monsignors
Say it like mon-SEE-nyerz. Monsignors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- mon
- SEE
- nyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsignors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monsignors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-SEE-nyuz.
What does monsignors mean?
- plural of monsignor How to pronounce monsignor
Questions about saying monsignors
How do you pronounce monsignors?
Say mon-SEE-nyerz. The American pronunciation is /mɑnˈsinjɚz/. In British English it is /mɒnˈsiːnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsignors?
Monsignors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: mon · SEE · nyerz.
Is monsignors 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 /mɒnˈsiːnjəz/ (mon-SEE-nyuz).