How to pronounce monomaniacal
Say it like mon-uh-muh-NY-uh-kul. Monomaniacal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY).
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- mon
- uh
- muh
- NY
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monomaniacal 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monomaniacal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-muh-NY-uh-kul.
What does monomaniacal mean?
- Of or relating to a monomaniac.
Where does monomaniacal come from?
From mono- + maniacal.
Words that rhyme with monomaniacal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monomaniacal.
Questions about saying monomaniacal
How do you pronounce monomaniacal?
Say mon-uh-muh-NY-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəməˈnaɪəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəməˈnaɪəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monomaniacal?
Monomaniacal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY). Broken into parts: mon · uh · muh · NY · uh · kul.
Is monomaniacal 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 /ˌmɒnəməˈnaɪəkəl/ (mon-uh-muh-NY-uh-kul).