How to pronounce monocarpic
Say it like mah-nuh-KAR-pik. Monocarpic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- mah
- nuh
- KAR
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monocarpic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monocarpic
- 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.
British respelling: mon-uh-KAH-pik.
What does monocarpic mean?
- (of a plant) That flowers and bears fruit only once before dying.
Where does monocarpic come from?
From mono- + -carpic.
Questions about saying monocarpic
How do you pronounce monocarpic?
Say mah-nuh-KAR-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈkɑrpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈkɑːpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monocarpic?
Monocarpic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · KAR · pik.
Is monocarpic 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 /ˌmɒnəˈkɑːpɪk/ (mon-uh-KAH-pik).