How to Pronounce "monseigneur"
word
ˌmɒnsɛˈnjəː
mon-sen-YUR
mˌɒnseɪnˈɜː
mon-say-NUR
Definition
A French honorific title used to address or refer to high-ranking Catholic clergy, such as bishops, or historically as a term of respect for noblemen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɒnsɛˈnjəː
British English
mˌɒnseɪnˈɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mon-sen-YUR
UK
mon-say-NUR
Listen in Context
The bishop was addressed as monseigneur during the ceremony.
Please, monseigneur, may I speak with you?
In old France, only nobles were called monseigneur.
The letter started with, "Your Grace, monseigneur, please accept my humble request."