How to pronounce mono
Say it like MOH-noh. Mono has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mono pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mono
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-noh.
What does mono mean?
- an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
- designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
Where does mono come from?
Shortenings, ultimately from the prefix mono- (“one, single”).
Questions about saying mono
How do you pronounce mono?
Say MOH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mono?
Mono has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · noh.
Is mono pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊnəʊ/ (MOH-noh).