How to pronounce monism
Say it like MON-ih-zum. Monism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monism 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-ih-zum.
What does monism mean?
- The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.
- The legal doctrine that international law forms part of domestic law automatically after ratification or accession.
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Questions about saying monism
How do you pronounce monism?
Say MON-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monism?
Monism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ih · zum.
Is monism 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 /ˈmɒnɪzəm/ (MON-ih-zum).