How to Pronounce Munro

To pronounce "munro", say MUNR-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

munro

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying munro, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

MUNR-o

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “munro”

"munro" has 2 syllables: munr-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: monroe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does munro mean?

noun

  1. Any Scottish mountain having a height of more than 3,000 feet; named after Sir Hugh Thomas Munro, Scottish mountaineer

Hear “munro” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with munro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

lafleurmunroeblackburnheightmountainpeaksummithill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "munro"?▾

"Munro" has 2 syllables: munr · o.

What does "munro" mean?▾

Munro: Any Scottish mountain having a height of more than 3,000 feet; named after Sir Hugh Thomas Munro, Scottish mountaineer

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “munro” in the full dictionary →