How to Pronounce "monastery"
word
/ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/
MAH-nuh-ste-ree
/mˈɒnɑːstəɹi/
MO-nuh-stuh-ree
Definition
A monastery is a building or group of buildings where monks or religious people live and work, usually separated from ordinary society, to dedicate themselves to religion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/
British English
/mˈɒnɑːstəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAH-nuh-ste-ree
UK
MO-nuh-stuh-ree
Listen in Context
The monastery is at the top of the hill.
Visitors are welcome at the monastery.
The monks live quietly in the monastery.
After his travels, he decided to stay in a monastery for a year to reflect.