How to pronounce Monterrey
Say it like mon-tuh-RAY. Monterrey 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
Monterrey 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 Monterrey
- 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 Monterrey mean?
- A city, the capital of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico.
Where does Monterrey come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Monterrey, from Galician Monterrei, from monte (“mountain”) + rei (“king”).
Words that rhyme with Monterrey
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Questions about saying Monterrey
How do you pronounce Monterrey?
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 Monterrey?
Monterrey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: mon · tuh · RAY.
Is Monterrey 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).