To pronounce "monastery", say MON-ast-ery — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MON-ast-ery
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"monastery" has 3 syllables: mon-ast-ery. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Monastery" has 3 syllables: mon · ast · ery.
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