How to pronounce Montserrat
Say it like mont-suh-RAT. Montserrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT).
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- mont
- suh
- RAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montserrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- montKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Montserrat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mont-suh-RAT.
What does Montserrat mean?
- An island and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean. Official name: Montserrat.
- A mountain range in Catalonia, Spain, near Barcelona, the site of a monastery.
Where does Montserrat come from?
From Catalan Montserrat.
Words that rhyme with Montserrat
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Questions about saying Montserrat
How do you pronounce Montserrat?
Say mont-suh-RAT. The American pronunciation is /mɑntsəˈræt/. In British English it is /mɒntsəˈræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Montserrat?
Montserrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT). Broken into parts: mont · suh · RAT.
Is Montserrat 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 /mɒntsəˈræt/ (mont-suh-RAT).