How to pronounce Montreal
Say it like muhnt-ree-AWL. Montreal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AWL).
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- muhnt
- ree
- AWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montreal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Montreal
American and British speakers say Montreal in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌntriˈɔl/ in the US and /ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mont-rih-AWL.
What does Montreal mean?
- A river port, the largest city in Quebec, Canada.
- An island of Quebec, Canada, on which the city is situated.
- Canada, which contains the island.
Where does Montreal come from?
From French Montréal; from Mont Royal (“Mount Royal”) (mont + royal), after the nearby hill by Jacques Cartier.
Words that rhyme with Montreal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Montreal.
Questions about saying Montreal
How do you pronounce Montreal?
Say muhnt-ree-AWL. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌntriˈɔl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Montreal?
Montreal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AWL). Broken into parts: muhnt · ree · AWL.
Do Americans and Brits say Montreal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌntriˈɔl/ and the British form is /ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.