How to pronounce monoarticular
Say it like MON-oh-war-tik-yuh-ler. Monoarticular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- oh
- war
- tik
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoarticular 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- warKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monoarticular
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-oh-ah-tik-yuh-luh.
What does monoarticular mean?
- Affecting a single joint of the body.
Questions about saying monoarticular
How do you pronounce monoarticular?
Say MON-oh-war-tik-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnoʊwɑrˌtɪkjələr/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəʊɑːˌtɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoarticular?
Monoarticular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · oh · war · tik · yuh · ler.
Is monoarticular 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 /ˈmɒnəʊɑːˌtɪkjʊlə/ (MON-oh-ah-tik-yuh-luh).