How to pronounce monostich
Say it like muh-NOS-tik. Monostich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS).
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- muh
- NOS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monostich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monostich
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOS-tik.
What does monostich mean?
- A poem having only one line.
- Containing a single line of verse.
Words that rhyme with monostich
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monostich.
Questions about saying monostich
How do you pronounce monostich?
Say muh-NOS-tik. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑstɪk/. In British English it is /məˈnɒstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monostich?
Monostich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS). Broken into parts: muh · NOS · tik.
Is monostich 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 /məˈnɒstɪk/ (muh-NOS-tik).