How to pronounce monolith
Say it like MON-uh-lith. Monolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monolith 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.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monolith
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-lith.
What does monolith mean?
- A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
- Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.
- A substrate having many tiny channels that is cast as a single piece, which is used as a stationary phase for chromatography, as a catalytic surface, etc.
- To create (something) as, or convert (one or more things) into, a monolith.
- To cast (one or more concrete components) in a single piece with no joints.
- To reduce the height and size of (a dead tree) by breaking off or cutting its branches.
Where does monolith come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying monolith
How do you pronounce monolith?
Say MON-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monolith?
Monolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · lith.
Is monolith 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 /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/ (MON-uh-lith).