How to pronounce muntjac
Say it like MUHNT-jak. Muntjac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNT).
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- MUHNT
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muntjac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of muntjac
American and British speakers say muntjac in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌntdʒæk/ in the US and /ˈmʌntdʒæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNT-jak.
What does muntjac mean?
- Any of various species of east Asian deer of the genus Muntiacus, having short antlers and a barking call.
Where does muntjac come from?
From Dutch muntjak, from Sundanese mencek (“small deer”).
Questions about saying muntjac
How do you pronounce muntjac?
Say MUHNT-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌntdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈmʌntdʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muntjac?
Muntjac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNT). Broken into parts: MUHNT · jak.
Do Americans and Brits say muntjac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌntdʒæk/ and the British form is /ˈmʌntdʒæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.