For curious minds ages 3–12

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Monkey

/ˈmʌŋki/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Monkey

noun

Meaning: A clever animal that swings in trees and loves bananas.

Full meaning: A clever primate that climbs trees and uses its hands and tail.

Phonics sounds: m-o-n-k-ey — blend them together!

Example: “The monkey peeled the banana with its fingers.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)