How to pronounce monody
Say it like MON-uh-dee. Monody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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US American/ˈmɑnədi/MON-uh-dee
UK British/ˈmɒnədi/MON-uh-dee
- MON
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monody 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-dee.
What does monody mean?
noun
- An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.
- Any poem mourning the death of someone; an elegy.
- A monotonous or mournful noise.
Questions about saying monody
How do you pronounce monody?
Say MON-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnədi/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monody?
Monody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · dee.
Is monody 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 /ˈmɒnədi/ (MON-uh-dee).