How To Pronounce Monster
monster
In British English, monster is pronounced /ˈmɒn.stə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒ̃n.stəʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmɑːn.stɚ/.
Monster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Monster has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Monster
How do you pronounce monster in British English?
In British English, monster is pronounced /ˈmɒn.stə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒ̃n.stəʴ].
How do you pronounce monster in American English?
In American English, monster is pronounced /ˈmɑːn.stɚ/.
How many syllables are in monster?
Monster has two syllables, /mɒn/ + /stə/.
Where is the stress in monster?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mɒn/.
Do British and American English pronounce monster the same way?
No. British English has /ˈmɒn.stə/ and American English has /ˈmɑːn.stɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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