How to pronounce monothetic
Say it like mon-uh-THED-ik. Monothetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THED).
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- mon
- uh
- THED
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monothetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monothetic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-oh-THET-ik.
What does monothetic mean?
- Pertaining to or based on a single basic idea or principle.
- Describing a classification that is defined by the presence of all of a set of attributes
Words that rhyme with monothetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monothetic.
Questions about saying monothetic
How do you pronounce monothetic?
Say mon-uh-THED-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɑnəˈθɛdɪk/. In British English it is /mɒnəʊˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monothetic?
Monothetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THED). Broken into parts: mon · uh · THED · ik.
Is monothetic 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 /mɒnəʊˈθɛtɪk/ (mon-oh-THET-ik).