How to pronounce monaural
Say it like mah-NOR-ul. Monaural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- mah
- NOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monaural 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.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monaural
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-AW-rul.
What does monaural mean?
- Of, relating to, affecting, or designed for use with one ear.
- Monophonic.
Where does monaural come from?
From mon- + aural. First use appears c.
Words that rhyme with monaural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monaural.
Questions about saying monaural
How do you pronounce monaural?
Say mah-NOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑˈnɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒˈnɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monaural?
Monaural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: mah · NOR · ul.
Is monaural 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 /ˌmɒˈnɔːrəl/ (mon-AW-rul).