How to pronounce monogram
Say it like MAH-nuh-gram. Monogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- nuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of monogram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-gram.
What does monogram mean?
- A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.
- the unbroken line ⚊ for Heaven;
- the once-broken line ⚋ for Earth;
- the twice-broken line 𝌀 for Man (only used in Taixuanjing divination).
- To mark something with a monogram.
Words that rhyme with monogram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monogram.
Questions about saying monogram
How do you pronounce monogram?
Say MAH-nuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monogram?
Monogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nuh · gram.
Is monogram 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 /ˈmɒnəˌɡræm/ (MON-uh-gram).