To pronounce "monstrous", say MONSTR-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒnstɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɒnstɹəs/
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"monstrous" has 2 syllables: monstr-ous.
adjective
“a monstrous height”
"Monstrous" has 2 syllables: monstr · ous.
The IPA transcription of "monstrous" is /ˈmɒnstɹəs/.
Monstrous: Hideous or frightful.
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