How to Pronounce Monsoon

To pronounce "monsoon", say MONS-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /mɒnˈsuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/mɒnˈsuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monsoon”

"monsoon" has 2 syllables: mons-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does monsoon mean?

noun

  1. Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
  2. Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.

Words that rhyme with monsoon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

seasonaltorrentialseasonmansonrainfallrainsrainstormdownpour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monsoon"?▾

"Monsoon" has 2 syllables: mons · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "monsoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monsoon" is /mɒnˈsuːn/.

What does "monsoon" mean?▾

Monsoon: Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.

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