How to pronounce monuments
Say it like MON-yuh-munts. Monuments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- yuh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monuments 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monuments
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-yuu-munts.
What does monuments mean?
- plural of monument How to pronounce monument
Questions about saying monuments
How do you pronounce monuments?
Say MON-yuh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnjəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnjʊmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monuments?
Monuments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · yuh · munts.
Is monuments 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 /ˈmɒnjʊmənts/ (MON-yuu-munts).