Monkey: how to say it, spell it and use it
monkey
/ˈmʌŋki/
Short answer
The English word monkey is pronounced /ˈmʌŋki/. It is spelled M-O-N-K-E-Y and has 6 letters. With a or an: a monkey. The plural is monkeys.
Example sentence
The monkey climbs the tree.
Key facts
- English
- monkey
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmʌŋki/
- With a or an
- a monkey
- Plural
- monkeys
- Spelling
- M-O-N-K-E-Y
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Animals in English for Kids: Names and Plurals
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce monkey?
Monkey is pronounced /ˈmʌŋki/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell monkey?
Monkey is spelled M-O-N-K-E-Y. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of monkey?
The plural of monkey is monkeys.
Do you say a or an before monkey?
Say a monkey.
How do you use monkey in a sentence?
For example: The monkey climbs the tree.
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