How to Pronounce "montezuma"
word
ˌmɑntɪˈzumə
mon-tih-ZOO-muh
ˌmɒntəˈzjuːmə
mon-tuh-ZYOO-muh
Definition
Montezuma refers to several Aztec emperors, most famously the last independent ruler of the Aztec empire before the Spanish conquest. It can also refer, informally and humorously, to 'Montezuma's revenge,' a slang term for travelers' diarrhea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɑntɪˈzumə
British English
ˌmɒntəˈzjuːmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mon-tih-ZOO-muh
UK
mon-tuh-ZYOO-muh
Listen in Context
Montezuma was the last emperor of the Aztec empire.
Many people have heard stories about Montezuma.
There is a famous legend called 'Montezuma's revenge'.
Whenever I travel to Mexico, I try not to get Montezuma's revenge.