How to Pronounce "montgolfier"
word
mɒnˈɡoʊlfieɪ
mon-GOHL-fee-ay
mˈɒntɡəlfɪɐ
mont-GUHL-fee-uh
Definition
A montgolfier is a type of hot air balloon, named after the Montgolfier brothers who invented it in the 18th century.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɒnˈɡoʊlfieɪ
British English
mˈɒntɡəlfɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mon-GOHL-fee-ay
UK
mont-GUHL-fee-uh
Listen in Context
The first montgolfier took off in 1783.
A montgolfier flies because hot air rises inside the balloon.
We learned about the montgolfier in science class.
During the festival, they launched a giant montgolfier over the city.