How to pronounce monstrous
Say it like MON-strus. Monstrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- strus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monstrous 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 monstrous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-strus.
What does monstrous mean?
- Hideous or frightful.
- Enormously large.“a monstrous height”
- Freakish or grotesque.
Where does monstrous come from?
From Middle English monstrous, from Old French monstrueuse, monstrüos, from Latin mōnstrōsus.
Questions about saying monstrous
How do you pronounce monstrous?
Say MON-strus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnstrəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monstrous?
Monstrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · strus.
Is monstrous 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 /ˈmɒnstrəs/ (MON-strus).