How to pronounce monument
Say it like MON-yoo-munt. Monument has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- yoo
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monument pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monument
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-yuu-munt.
What does monument mean?
- a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
- an important site that is marked and preserved as public property
- a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
Where does monument come from?
Partially displaced Old English bēacn.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying monument
How do you pronounce monument?
Say MON-yoo-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnjumənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monument?
Monument has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · yoo · munt.
Is monument 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 /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ (MON-yuu-munt).