How to pronounce munter
Say it like MUHN-ter. Munter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of munter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHN-tuh.
What does munter mean?
- A person often impaired by alcohol or recreational drugs.“He's a real munter; he was really munted at the party.”
Where does munter come from?
Late 1990s, presumably from munt (“to vomit”) and munted (“inebriated; disgusting”) + -er, perhaps with influence from Turkish mantar (“mushroom”).
Words that rhyme with munter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of munter.
Questions about saying munter
How do you pronounce munter?
Say MUHN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munter?
Munter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · ter.
Is munter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌntə/ (MUHN-tuh).