How to pronounce monoclonal
Say it like mon-uh-KLOH-nul. Monoclonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH).
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- mon
- uh
- KLOH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoclonal 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.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monoclonal
- 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-KLOH-nul.
What does monoclonal mean?
- something produced from a single clone, especially a monoclonal antibody
- genetically engineered from a single clone; used especially of a protein or antibody
Where does monoclonal come from?
From mono- + clonal.
Words that rhyme with monoclonal
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Questions about saying monoclonal
How do you pronounce monoclonal?
Say mon-uh-KLOH-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈkləʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoclonal?
Monoclonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH). Broken into parts: mon · uh · KLOH · nul.
Is monoclonal 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 /ˌmɒnəˈkləʊnəl/ (mon-uh-KLOH-nul).