How to pronounce monsoon
Say it like mon-SOON. Monsoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON).
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- mon
- SOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsoon 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.
- SOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of monsoon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-SOON.
What does monsoon mean?
- Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
- Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.
- The rains themselves.
Words that rhyme with monsoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monsoon.
Questions about saying monsoon
How do you pronounce monsoon?
Say mon-SOON. The American pronunciation is /mɑnˈsun/. In British English it is /mɒnˈsuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsoon?
Monsoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON). Broken into parts: mon · SOON.
Is monsoon 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 /mɒnˈsuːn/ (mon-SOON).