How to Pronounce “monastery

word

/ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/
MAH-nuh-ste-ree
/mˈɒnɑːstəɹi/
MO-nuh-stuh-ree

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.