How to pronounce monology
Say it like muh-NOL-uh-jee. Monology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- muh
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOL-uh-jee.
What does monology mean?
- The act of habit of soliloquizing, or of dominating conversation.
- A work consisting of a single part (as opposed to a dilogy, trilogy, etc.)
Where does monology come from?
From mono- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with monology
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Questions about saying monology
How do you pronounce monology?
Say muh-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /məˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monology?
Monology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: muh · NOL · uh · jee.
Is monology 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 /məˈnɒlədʒi/ (muh-NOL-uh-jee).