How to pronounce monstress
Say it like MON-strus. Monstress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- strus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monstress 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.
- strusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monstress
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-stuh-res.
What does monstress mean?
- A female monster.
Where does monstress come from?
From monster + -ess.
Words that rhyme with monstress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monstress.
Words that sound like monstress
Questions about saying monstress
How do you pronounce monstress?
Say MON-strus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnstrəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnstərɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monstress?
Monstress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · strus.
Is monstress pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmɒnstərɛs/ (MON-stuh-res).
What words sound the same as monstress?
Monstress sounds the same as monstrous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.