How to pronounce monophthongization
Say it like mah-nuf-thahng-eye-ZAY-shun. Monophthongization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- mah
- nuf
- thahng
- eye
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monophthongization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monophthongization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uf-thong-eye-ZAY-shun.
What does monophthongization mean?
- The process of becoming monophthong, for a diphthong or triphthong.
Where does monophthongization come from?
From monophthongize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with monophthongization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monophthongization.
Questions about saying monophthongization
How do you pronounce monophthongization?
Say mah-nuf-thahng-eye-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəfˌθɑŋaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəfˌθɒŋaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monophthongization?
Monophthongization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: mah · nuf · thahng · eye · ZAY · shun.
Is monophthongization 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 /ˌmɒnəfˌθɒŋaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (mon-uf-thong-eye-ZAY-shun).