How to Pronounce Months

To pronounce "months", say MONTHS — one syllable, IPA /ˈmənθs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈmənθs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈʌnθs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “months”

"months" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plinths, if that helps it stick.

What does months mean?

noun

  1. A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

    “July is my favourite month.”

  2. A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.

    “We went on holiday for two months.”

noun

  1. A woman's period; menstrual discharge.

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Words that rhyme with months

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plinths

Related words

daysperiodyearmoonyearsmonthlyfamousmos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "months"?▾

"Months" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "months"?▾

The IPA transcription of "months" is /ˈmənθs/.

What does "months" mean?▾

Months: A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

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