How to pronounce monocle
Say it like MON-uh-kul. Monocle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monocle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monocle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-kul.
What does monocle mean?
- A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.
Where does monocle come from?
1886, borrowed from French monocle, from Late Latin monoculus (“one-eyed”), from mono- (“single”) + oculus (“eye”).
Words that rhyme with monocle
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Questions about saying monocle
How do you pronounce monocle?
Say MON-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monocle?
Monocle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · kul.
Is monocle 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 /ˈmɒnəkəl/ (MON-uh-kul).