How to pronounce monologues
Say it like MON-uh-lawgz. Monologues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- lawgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monologues 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.
- lawgzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of monologues
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-logz.
What does monologues mean?
- plural of monologue How to pronounce monologue
- third-person singular simple present indicative of monologue How to pronounce monologue
Questions about saying monologues
How do you pronounce monologues?
Say MON-uh-lawgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monologues?
Monologues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · lawgz.
Is monologues 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 /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡz/ (MON-uh-logz).