How to pronounce monolithic
Say it like mon-uh-LITH-ik. Monolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH).
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- mon
- uh
- LITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monolithic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monolithic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-LITH-ik.
What does monolithic mean?
- Of or resembling a monolith.
- Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.“A monolithic chunk of titanium with facets for cutting, wrenching, and prying.”
- Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.“Mainstream culture is hardly the monolithic block that its caricaturization often implies.”
Where does monolithic come from?
From French monolithique.
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Questions about saying monolithic
How do you pronounce monolithic?
Say mon-uh-LITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈlɪθɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monolithic?
Monolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH). Broken into parts: mon · uh · LITH · ik.
Is monolithic 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 /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/ (mon-uh-LITH-ik).