How to pronounce monogyny
Say it like muh-NOJ-ih-nih. Monogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOJ).
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- muh
- NOJ
- ih
- nih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monogyny 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.
- NOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monogyny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOJ-ih-nih.
What does monogyny mean?
- The practice of having one wife at a time.
- The condition in ants of having only one queen at a time.
Where does monogyny come from?
From mono- + -gyny.
Questions about saying monogyny
How do you pronounce monogyny?
Say muh-NOJ-ih-nih. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑdʒɪnɪ/. In British English it is /məˈnɒdʒɪnɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monogyny?
Monogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOJ). Broken into parts: muh · NOJ · ih · nih.
Is monogyny 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 /məˈnɒdʒɪnɪ/ (muh-NOJ-ih-nih).