How to pronounce monotheistic
Say it like mon-uh-thee-IS-tik. Monotheistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS).
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- mon
- uh
- thee
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monotheistic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monotheistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-oh-thih-IS-tik.
What does monotheistic mean?
- Believing in a single god, deity, spirit, etc., especially for an organized religion, faith, or creed.
Where does monotheistic come from?
From mono- + theistic.
Words that rhyme with monotheistic
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Questions about saying monotheistic
How do you pronounce monotheistic?
Say mon-uh-thee-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊθɪˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monotheistic?
Monotheistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS). Broken into parts: mon · uh · thee · IS · tik.
Is monotheistic 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 /ˌmɒnəʊθɪˈɪstɪk/ (mon-oh-thih-IS-tik).