How to pronounce monolingual
Say it like mah-nuh-LING-gwul. Monolingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- mah
- nuh
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monolingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monolingual
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-LING-gwul.
What does monolingual mean?
- a person who knows or uses only a single language; a monoglot
- Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.
Where does monolingual come from?
From mono- + lingual.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with monolingual
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Questions about saying monolingual
How do you pronounce monolingual?
Say mah-nuh-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monolingual?
Monolingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · LING · gwul.
Is monolingual 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 /ˌmɒnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/ (mon-uh-LING-gwul).