How to Pronounce Monarch

To pronounce "monarch", say MON-arch — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒnək/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɒnək/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monarch”

"monarch" has 2 syllables: mon-arch. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

What does monarch mean?

noun

  1. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
  2. The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings.

Synonyms

Führerautocratautocratorbig mandespotdictatorpotentatesovereign

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Words that rhyme with monarch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkbarkbenchmarklarkembarkearmarkark

Related words

sovereignmonarchykingroyalpalaceroyalist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monarch"?▾

"Monarch" has 2 syllables: mon · arch.

What is the IPA transcription of "monarch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monarch" is /ˈmɒnək/.

What does "monarch" mean?▾

Monarch: The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

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