How to pronounce monophthongal
Say it like mon-uf-THONG-ul. Monophthongal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THONG).
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- mon
- uf
- THONG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monophthongal 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.
- ufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monophthongal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uf-THONG-gul.
What does monophthongal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a monophthong.
- Pronounced as a single vowel sound; said especially of a vowel that is also commonly pronounced as a diphthong.
Where does monophthongal come from?
From monophthong + -al.
Questions about saying monophthongal
How do you pronounce monophthongal?
Say mon-uf-THONG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəfˈθɑŋəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəfˈθɒŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monophthongal?
Monophthongal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THONG). Broken into parts: mon · uf · THONG · ul.
Is monophthongal 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 /ˌmɒnəfˈθɒŋɡəl/ (mon-uf-THONG-gul).