How to pronounce monopole
Say it like MON-uh-pohl. Monopole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopole 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.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of monopole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-uh-pohl.
What does monopole mean?
- An appellation owned by a single winery.
- A magnetic monopole.
- A monopole antenna.
- An electrical power transmission line having one direct-current conductor and a ground (earth) connection.
Where does monopole come from?
From the Middle French monopole or its etymon the Late Latin monopōlium (“a monopoly”).
Questions about saying monopole
How do you pronounce monopole?
Say MON-uh-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopole?
Monopole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · pohl.
Is monopole 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 /ˈmɒnəˌpəʊl/ (MON-uh-pohl).