How to pronounce monsters
Say it like MON-sterz. Monsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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US American/ˈmɑnstɚz/MON-sterz
UK British/ˈmɒnstəz/MON-stuz
- MON
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monsters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monsters
- 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-stuz.
What does monsters mean?
noun
- plural of monster How to pronounce monster
- third-person singular simple present indicative of monster How to pronounce monster
Questions about saying monsters
How do you pronounce monsters?
Say MON-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monsters?
Monsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · sterz.
Is monsters 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 /ˈmɒnstəz/ (MON-stuz).