How to pronounce Munro
Say it like mun-ROH. Munro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- mun
- ROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munro 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Munro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mun-ROH.
What does Munro mean?
- Any Scottish mountain having a height of more than 3,000 feet.
Words that rhyme with Munro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Munro.
Questions about saying Munro
How do you pronounce Munro?
Say mun-ROH. The American pronunciation is /mənˈroʊ/. In British English it is /mənˈrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Munro?
Munro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: mun · ROH.
Is Munro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mənˈrəʊ/ (mun-ROH).