How to pronounce monoclinic
Say it like mon-uh-KLIN-ik. Monoclinic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIN).
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- mon
- uh
- KLIN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoclinic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monoclinic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-KLIN-ik.
What does monoclinic mean?
- Having three unequal axes with two perpendicular and one oblique intersections.
Where does monoclinic come from?
From mono- + clinic.
Words that rhyme with monoclinic
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Questions about saying monoclinic
How do you pronounce monoclinic?
Say mon-uh-KLIN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈklɪnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈklɪnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoclinic?
Monoclinic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIN). Broken into parts: mon · uh · KLIN · ik.
Is monoclinic 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 /ˌmɒnəˈklɪnɪk/ (mon-uh-KLIN-ik).