How to pronounce Montague
Say it like MON-tuh-ghyoo. Montague has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- tuh
- ghyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montague 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Montague
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-tuh-ghyoo.
What does Montague mean?
- By analogy with the Shakespearean play, a member or citizen of the family, party, or country of the husband in a Romeo and Juliet couple and/or of a group that is feuding with another, similar group identified as Capulet.
Questions about saying Montague
How do you pronounce Montague?
Say MON-tuh-ghyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑntəˌɡju/. In British English it is /ˈmɒntəɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Montague?
Montague has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · tuh · ghyoo.
Is Montague 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 /ˈmɒntəɡjuː/ (MON-tuh-ghyoo).