How to pronounce monosyllabic
Say it like mon-oh-sih-LAB-ik. Monosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- mon
- oh
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monosyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monosyllabic
- 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-oh-sih-LAB-ik.
What does monosyllabic mean?
- Consisting of one syllable.“monosyllabic word”
- Using monosyllables, speaking in monosyllables; curt.“monosyllabic responses”
- A word consisting of one syllable.
Questions about saying monosyllabic
How do you pronounce monosyllabic?
Say mon-oh-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monosyllabic?
Monosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: mon · oh · sih · LAB · ik.
Is monosyllabic 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 /ˌmɒnəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/ (mon-oh-sih-LAB-ik).