How to Pronounce "monastery"
word
/ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/
MAH-nuh-ste-ree
/mˈɒnɑːstəɹi/
MO-nuh-stuh-ree
Definition
A monastery is a building or group of buildings where monks or religious people live and work, usually separated from ordinary society, to dedicate themselves to religion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/
British English
/mˈɒnɑːstəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAH-nuh-ste-ree
UK
MO-nuh-stuh-ree
Listen in Context
He says living in a monastery taught him discipline and peace.
The monastery is at the top of the hill.
Visitors are welcome at the monastery.
The monks live quietly in the monastery.