How to Pronounce "monstrous"
word
MAHN-struhs
MON-struhs
Definition
Extremely large, frightening, or shocking in a way that reminds you of a monster. Can describe size, appearance, or something evil or cruel.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑnstɹəs/
British English
/mˈɒnstɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAHN-struhs
UK
MON-struhs
Listen in Context
The dragon was monstrous and breathed fire.
That was a monstrous mistake.
They built a monstrous statue in the park.
That sandwich was absolutely monstrous—I couldn’t finish half of it.