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