How to pronounce Monterey
Say it like mon-tuh-RAY. Monterey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- mon
- tuh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monterey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Monterey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-tuh-RAY.
What does Monterey mean?
- a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
Words that rhyme with Monterey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Monterey.
Questions about saying Monterey
How do you pronounce Monterey?
Say mon-tuh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑntəˈreɪ/. In British English it is /ˌmɒntəˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Monterey?
Monterey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: mon · tuh · RAY.
Is Monterey 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 /ˌmɒntəˈreɪ/ (mon-tuh-RAY).