How to pronounce monogamy
Say it like muh-NAH-guh-mee. Monogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- muh
- NAH
- guh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monogamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monogamy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOG-uh-mee.
What does monogamy mean?
- A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.“lifelong monogamy”
- The practice of being married to one person as opposed to multiple.
Questions about saying monogamy
How do you pronounce monogamy?
Say muh-NAH-guh-mee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑɡəmi/. In British English it is /məˈnɒɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monogamy?
Monogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: muh · NAH · guh · mee.
Is monogamy 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 /məˈnɒɡəmi/ (muh-NOG-uh-mee).