American English pronunciation

How to pronounce montessori

IPA transcription: [,mɑntə'sɔɹi]

Pronunciation variants: [,mɑntə'sɔɹi][,mɑntə'sɚi]

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Noun

  • Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)

Usage examples

  • The free public charter school, Lakeland Montessori Middle is on the second floor.
  • Kilruane has a Montessori pre-school.
  • Montessori School of Ruston offers preschool through eighth grade.