How to pronounce monitor
Say it like MON-uh-ter. Monitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monitor 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MON-ih-tuh.
What does monitor mean?
- keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance“we are monitoring the air quality”“the police monitor the suspect's moves”
- check, track, or observe by means of a receiver
- someone who supervises (an examination)
- someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
- an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
Where does monitor come from?
From Latin monitor (“warner”), from perfect passive participle monitus (“warning”), from verb monere (“to warn, admonish, remind”).
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Questions about saying monitor
How do you pronounce monitor?
Say MON-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monitor?
Monitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · ter.
Is monitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒnɪtə/ (MON-ih-tuh).