How to pronounce monoplanes
Say it like MON-uh-playnz. Monoplanes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- playnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoplanes 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.
- playnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of monoplanes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-playnz.
What does monoplanes mean?
- plural of monoplane How to pronounce monoplane
Questions about saying monoplanes
How do you pronounce monoplanes?
Say MON-uh-playnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌpleɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌpleɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoplanes?
Monoplanes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · playnz.
Is monoplanes 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 /ˈmɒnəˌpleɪnz/ (MON-uh-playnz).