How to pronounce monopod
Say it like MON-uh-pod. Monopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopod 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.
- podKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of monopod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-pod.
What does monopod mean?
- A portable stand with one leg, used to support a camera or telescope.
- Someone or something that has only one foot or foot-like projection; especially, a mythological dwarf-like creature with a single, large foot extending from a leg centerd in the middle of its body.
Where does monopod come from?
From mono- + -pod.
Questions about saying monopod
How do you pronounce monopod?
Say MON-uh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopod?
Monopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · pod.
Is monopod 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 /ˈmɒnəpɒd/ (MON-uh-pod).