How to pronounce monumental
Say it like mon-yuh-MEN-tul. Monumental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- mon
- yuh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monumental 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monumental
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-yuh-MEN-tul.
What does monumental mean?
- relating or belonging to or serving as a monument“the use of the arch in monumental architecture”“monumental sculptures”
- of outstanding significance“Einstein's monumental contributions to physics”
- imposing in size or bulk or solidity“massive oak doors”“Moore's massive sculptures”
Where does monumental come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin monumentālis, from Latin monumentum; equivalent to monument + -al.
Words that rhyme with monumental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monumental.
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- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying monumental
How do you pronounce monumental?
Say mon-yuh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monumental?
Monumental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: mon · yuh · MEN · tul.
Is monumental 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 /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ (mon-yuh-MEN-tul).