How to Pronounce "monsieur"
word
muh-SYUR
muh-SYUR
Definition
A French word used to address or refer to a man, similar to 'Mr.' or 'sir' in English. It is used before a name or as a polite form of address.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məsˈjɝ/
British English
/məsjˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-SYUR
UK
muh-SYUR
Listen in Context
Monsieur Bernard is my French teacher.
The waiter said, "Good evening, monsieur."
I saw Monsieur Dupont at the station.
Everyone kept calling him monsieur, so I assumed he was the manager.