How to pronounce monsoonal
Say it like mahn-SOO-nul. Monsoonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- mahn
- SOO
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsoonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monsoonal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-SOO-nul.
What does monsoonal mean?
- Relating to monsoons.
Where does monsoonal come from?
From monsoon + -al.
Words that rhyme with monsoonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monsoonal.
Questions about saying monsoonal
How do you pronounce monsoonal?
Say mahn-SOO-nul. The American pronunciation is /mɑnˈsunəl/. In British English it is /mɒnˈsuːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsoonal?
Monsoonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: mahn · SOO · nul.
Is monsoonal 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 /mɒnˈsuːnəl/ (mon-SOO-nul).