How to pronounce monatomic
Say it like mah-nuh-TAH-mik. Monatomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- mah
- nuh
- TAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monatomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monatomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-TOM-ik.
What does monatomic mean?
- Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule, for example, the noble gases. Note: Strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms.
Where does monatomic come from?
From mon- + atomic.
Words that rhyme with monatomic
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Questions about saying monatomic
How do you pronounce monatomic?
Say mah-nuh-TAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈtɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monatomic?
Monatomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · TAH · mik.
Is monatomic 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 /ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk/ (mon-uh-TOM-ik).