How to pronounce Montmartre
Say it like mon-MAIR-truh. Montmartre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAIR).
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- mon
- MAIR
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montmartre 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.
- MAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Montmartre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-MAT-ruh.
What does Montmartre mean?
- the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
Questions about saying Montmartre
How do you pronounce Montmartre?
Say mon-MAIR-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnˈmærtrə/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnˈmætrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Montmartre?
Montmartre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAIR). Broken into parts: mon · MAIR · truh.
Is Montmartre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɒnˈmætrə/ (mon-MAT-ruh).