How to pronounce monster
Say it like MON-ster. Monster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monster
- 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-stuh.
What does monster mean?
- an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
- someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
- a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
Where does monster come from?
From Middle English monstre, from Old French monstre, mostre, moustre, from Latin mōnstrum.
Questions about saying monster
How do you pronounce monster?
Say MON-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monster?
Monster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ster.
Is monster 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 /ˈmɒnstə/ (MON-stuh).