How to pronounce monochrome
Say it like MON-uh-krohm. Monochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- krohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monochrome 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.
- krohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of monochrome
- 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-uh-krohm.
What does monochrome mean?
- A black and white image, especially such a photograph.
- A painting executed in shades of a single color.
- A ceramic glaze of a single color; an object so glazed.
- Having only one color.
- Representing colors with shades of gray.
Questions about saying monochrome
How do you pronounce monochrome?
Say MON-uh-krohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌkroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monochrome?
Monochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · krohm.
Is monochrome 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 /ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊm/ (MON-uh-krohm).