How to pronounce gnomonics
Say it like noh-MON-iks. Gnomonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- noh
- MON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnomonics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnomonics
- 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-iks.
What does gnomonics mean?
- The science, art and craft of designing and constructing sundials.
Words that rhyme with gnomonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnomonics.
Questions about saying gnomonics
How do you pronounce gnomonics?
Say noh-MON-iks. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈmɑnɪks/. In British English it is /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnomonics?
Gnomonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: noh · MON · iks.
Is gnomonics 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 /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ (noh-MON-iks).