How to pronounce monogerm
Say it like MON-uh-jerm. Monogerm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- jerm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monogerm 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.
- jermGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monogerm
- 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-juhm.
What does monogerm mean?
- Being or producing a fruit which gives rise to only one plant.
Where does monogerm come from?
From mono- + germ.
Questions about saying monogerm
How do you pronounce monogerm?
Say MON-uh-jerm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌdʒɚm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌdʒəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monogerm?
Monogerm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · jerm.
Is monogerm 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 /ˈmɒnəˌdʒəm/ (MON-uh-juhm).