How to pronounce monocycle
Say it like MON-oh-sy-kul. Monocycle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- oh
- sy
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monocycle 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monocycle
- 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-sy-kul.
What does monocycle mean?
- A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.
- An aromatic compound containing a single ring.
- The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.
Where does monocycle come from?
From mono- + cycle, thus literally "one wheel".
Questions about saying monocycle
How do you pronounce monocycle?
Say MON-oh-sy-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnoʊˌsaɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəʊˌsaɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monocycle?
Monocycle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · oh · sy · kul.
Is monocycle 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 /ˈmɒnəʊˌsaɪkəl/ (MON-oh-sy-kul).