How to pronounce monoliths
Say it like MON-uh-liths. Monoliths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- liths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoliths 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.
- lithsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monoliths
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-liths.
What does monoliths mean?
- plural of monolith How to pronounce monolith
Questions about saying monoliths
How do you pronounce monoliths?
Say MON-uh-liths. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌlɪθs/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌlɪθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoliths?
Monoliths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · liths.
Is monoliths 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 /ˈmɒnəˌlɪθs/ (MON-uh-liths).