How to pronounce gnomonic
Say it like noh-MON-ik. Gnomonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- noh
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnomonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnomonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-MON-ik.
What does gnomonic mean?
- Showing all great circles as straight lines, and thus preserving the shortest distances between any two locations.
Words that rhyme with gnomonic
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Questions about saying gnomonic
How do you pronounce gnomonic?
Say noh-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /nəʊˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnomonic?
Gnomonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: noh · MON · ik.
Is gnomonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nəʊˈmɒnɪk/ (noh-MON-ik).