How to pronounce monimolimnion
Say it like mon-ee-muh-LEEM-nee-un. Monimolimnion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEEM).
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- mon
- ee
- muh
- LEEM
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monimolimnion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monimolimnion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-ih-moh-LIM-nih-un.
What does monimolimnion mean?
- The lower, dense stratum of a meromictic lake (one with permanently stratified layers) that does not mix with the waters above.
Questions about saying monimolimnion
How do you pronounce monimolimnion?
Say mon-ee-muh-LEEM-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑniməˈlimniən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnɪməʊˈlɪmnɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monimolimnion?
Monimolimnion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEEM). Broken into parts: mon · ee · muh · LEEM · nee · un.
Is monimolimnion 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 /ˌmɒnɪməʊˈlɪmnɪən/ (mon-ih-moh-LIM-nih-un).