How many syllables are in “months”?

“Months” has 1 syllable: munths.

What is the IPA for “months”?

The American English IPA transcription of “months” is mʌnθs.

How can I practice pronouncing “months”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce months

/mʌnθs/munths1 syllable

“months” leans on the English “th” sounds that many languages don't use. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/ʌ/as in cup
Relaxed central vowel (sometimes a schwa /ə/ when unstressed). Don't pronounce the full vowel in unstressed syllables.
/n/as in no
Tongue tip at gum ridge, voicing through the nose.
/θ/as in thin
Voiceless 'th'. Tongue tip lightly between teeth, no voice. Don't substitute /t/ or /s/.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “months” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “months”?: “Months” has 1 syllable: munths.
What is the IPA for “months”?: The American English IPA transcription of “months” is mʌnθs.
How can I practice pronouncing “months”?: Press play to hear “months” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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