How to pronounce monocultural
Say it like mah-noh-KUHL-chuh-rul. Monocultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- mah
- noh
- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monocultural 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monocultural
- 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-oh-KUHL-chuh-rul.
What does monocultural mean?
- Having only one (single) culture; of or relating to a monoculture (of microorganisms, people, or otherwise).
Where does monocultural come from?
From mono- + culture + -al.
Words that rhyme with monocultural
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Questions about saying monocultural
How do you pronounce monocultural?
Say mah-noh-KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊˈkʌltʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈkʌltʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monocultural?
Monocultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: mah · noh · KUHL · chuh · rul.
Is monocultural 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 /ˌmɒnəʊˈkʌltʃərəl/ (mon-oh-KUHL-chuh-rul).