How to pronounce monolid
Say it like MON-oh-lid. Monolid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- oh
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monolid 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monolid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-oh-lid.
What does monolid mean?
- An eye that does not have a crease on the eyelid.
Where does monolid come from?
From mono- + (eye)lid.
Questions about saying monolid
How do you pronounce monolid?
Say MON-oh-lid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnoʊlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəʊlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monolid?
Monolid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · oh · lid.
Is monolid 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 /ˈmɒnəʊlɪd/ (MON-oh-lid).