How to pronounce monochromatic
Say it like mah-nuh-kroh-MAT-ik. Monochromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- mah
- nuh
- kroh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monochromatic 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monochromatic
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mon-uh-kroh-MAT-ik.
What does monochromatic mean?
- Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
- Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
- Plain, dull, lifeless.
Words that rhyme with monochromatic
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Questions about saying monochromatic
How do you pronounce monochromatic?
Say mah-nuh-kroh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəkroʊˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəkrəʊˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monochromatic?
Monochromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · kroh · MAT · ik.
Is monochromatic 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 /ˌmɒnəkrəʊˈmætɪk/ (mon-uh-kroh-MAT-ik).