How do you pronounce "monkey"?

In American English: /ˈmʌŋki/ (MUHNGK-ee). In British English: /mˈɐŋki/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌŋki/ (MUHNGK-ee). In Australian English: /mˈʌŋki/ (M-uhngk).

Is "monkey" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌŋki/ (MUHNGK-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɐŋki/ (M).

How to Pronounce "monkey"

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monkey

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/ˈmʌŋki/

MUHNGK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mʌŋkmon·ikey

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