How to pronounce monomer
Say it like MON-uh-mer. Monomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monomer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of monomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-muh.
What does monomer mean?
- A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer or oligomer.
Where does monomer come from?
From mono- + -mer.
Words that rhyme with monomer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monomer.
Questions about saying monomer
How do you pronounce monomer?
Say MON-uh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monomer?
Monomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · mer.
Is monomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒnəmə/ (MON-uh-muh).