How to Pronounce "monumental"
word
ˌmɑnjəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəɫ/, /ˌmɑnjuˈmɛntəɫ
mahn-yuh-MEN-tuhl
mˌɒnjuːmˈɛntəl
mon-yoo-MEN-tuhl
Definition
Very large, impressive, or important; can also describe something built like a monument or something that has lasting significance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɑnjəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəɫ/, /ˌmɑnjuˈmɛntəɫ
British English
mˌɒnjuːmˈɛntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mahn-yuh-MEN-tuhl
UK
mon-yoo-MEN-tuhl
Listen in Context
The ancient temple is a monumental structure.
This was a monumental achievement for science.
Building the bridge was a monumental task.
Cleaning up after the festival felt like a monumental effort.