How to pronounce monophonic
Say it like mon-uh-FON-ik. Monophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON).
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- mon
- uh
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monophonic 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.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monophonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-oh-FON-ik.
What does monophonic mean?
- Having a single channel.
- Having a single melodic line and no harmony.
- Having simple one-to-one mapping between letters and phonemes.
Where does monophonic come from?
From mono- + -phonic.
Words that rhyme with monophonic
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Questions about saying monophonic
How do you pronounce monophonic?
Say mon-uh-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monophonic?
Monophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON). Broken into parts: mon · uh · FON · ik.
Is monophonic 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 /ˌmɒnəʊˈfɒnɪk/ (mon-oh-FON-ik).