How to pronounce monoculture
Say it like MON-uh-kuhl-cher. Monoculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoculture 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monoculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-kuhl-chuh.
What does monoculture mean?
- The cultivation of a single crop at a time.
- A culture or society that lacks diversity; a society marked by monoculturalism.
- To cultivate such a crop
Where does monoculture come from?
From mono- + culture.
Questions about saying monoculture
How do you pronounce monoculture?
Say MON-uh-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌkʌltʃər/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoculture?
Monoculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · kuhl · cher.
Is monoculture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃə/ (MON-uh-kuhl-chuh).