How to Pronounce "many moons ago"
expression
ˈmɛni/ /ˈmunz/ /əˈɡoʊ
MEN-ee MOONZ uh-GOH
mˈɛni/ /mˈuːnz/ /ɐɡˈəʊ
MEN-ee MOONZ uh-GOH
Definition
A poetic or old-fashioned way to say 'a long time ago,' often referring to something that happened many years in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛni/ /ˈmunz/ /əˈɡoʊ
British English
mˈɛni/ /mˈuːnz/ /ɐɡˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-ee MOONZ uh-GOH
UK
MEN-ee MOONZ uh-GOH
Listen in Context
Many moons ago, people used horses for travel.
My grandfather was born many moons ago.
Dinosaurs lived many moons ago.
We met many moons ago, but I still remember you.