How to pronounce monumentally
Say it like mah-nyuh-MEN-tuh-lee. Monumentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- mah
- nyuh
- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monumentally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nyuhKeep 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monumentally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mo-nyuu-MEN-tuh-lee.
What does monumentally mean?
- To a monumental extent; very greatly.“Climbing this mountain naked was a monumentally stupid idea!”
Where does monumentally come from?
From monumental + -ly.
Words that rhyme with monumentally
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Questions about saying monumentally
How do you pronounce monumentally?
Say mah-nyuh-MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəli/. In British English it is /mɒnjʊˈmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monumentally?
Monumentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: mah · nyuh · MEN · tuh · lee.
Is monumentally 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 /mɒnjʊˈmɛntəli/ (mo-nyuu-MEN-tuh-lee).