How to pronounce moon
Say it like MOON. Moon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of moon
American and British speakers say moon in essentially the same way: /mun/ in the US and /muːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON.
What does moon mean?
- the natural satellite of the Earth“the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers”“men first stepped on the moon in 1969”
- any object resembling a moon“he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light”“the clock had a moon that showed various phases”
- the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
- have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake“She looked out the window, daydreaming”
- be idle in a listless or dreamy way
- expose one's buttocks to“moon the audience”
Where does moon come from?
The usage of "moon" to refer to the act reflected its use as a metaphor for the buttocks since 1743.
Words that rhyme with moon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moon.
Questions about saying moon
How do you pronounce moon?
Say MOON. The American pronunciation is /mun/. In British English it is /muːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moon?
Moon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOON.
Do Americans and Brits say moon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mun/ and the British form is /muːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.