How to pronounce monologue
Say it like MON-uh-lawg. Monologue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monologue 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.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of monologue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-log.
What does monologue mean?
- A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.
- A long series of comic stories and jokes as an entertainment.
- A long, uninterrupted utterance that monopolizes a conversation.
- To speak in or deliver a monologue.
Where does monologue come from?
First attested in c. 1550.
Questions about saying monologue
How do you pronounce monologue?
Say MON-uh-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monologue?
Monologue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · lawg.
Is monologue 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 /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ (MON-uh-log).