How to pronounce monorail
Say it like MAH-nuh-rayl. Monorail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- nuh
- rayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monorail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of monorail
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-rayl.
What does monorail mean?
- a railroad system where the trains run on one rail
- a train running on a single rail
Where does monorail come from?
Borrowed from French monorail, equivalent to mono- + rail.
Questions about saying monorail
How do you pronounce monorail?
Say MAH-nuh-rayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəreɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəreɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monorail?
Monorail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nuh · rayl.
Is monorail 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 /ˈmɒnəreɪl/ (MON-uh-rayl).