How to pronounce monic
Say it like MON-ik. Monic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 monic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-ik.
What does monic mean?
- Of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one.
- Monomorphic.
- Of a morphism: that it is a monomorphism.“If a composition (of morphisms) is monic then, by theorem, the pre-composite of it is monic as well.”
- A monic polynomial.
Where does monic come from?
From mono- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with monic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monic.
Questions about saying monic
How do you pronounce monic?
Say MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monic?
Monic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ik.
Is monic 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 /ˈmɒnɪk/ (MON-ik).