How to pronounce mundane
Say it like mun-DAYN. Mundane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN).
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- mun
- DAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mundane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mundane
American and British speakers say mundane in essentially the same way: /mənˈdeɪn/ in the US and /mənˈdeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mun-DAYN.
What does mundane mean?
- Worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.
- Pertaining to the Universe, cosmos or physical reality, as opposed to the spiritual world.
- Ordinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
- An unremarkable, ordinary human being.
- The world outside fandom; the normal, mainstream world.
- A person with no magical or supernatural powers or properties.
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Words that rhyme with mundane
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Questions about saying mundane
How do you pronounce mundane?
Say mun-DAYN. The American pronunciation is /mənˈdeɪn/. In British English it is /mənˈdeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mundane?
Mundane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN). Broken into parts: mun · DAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say mundane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mənˈdeɪn/ and the British form is /mənˈdeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.