How to pronounce monotony
Say it like muh-NOT-uh-nee. Monotony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT).
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- muh
- NOT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monotony 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.
- NOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monotony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-NOT-uh-nee.
What does monotony mean?
- Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.
- The property of a monotonic function.
- The quality of having an unvarying tone or pitch.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with monotony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monotony.
Questions about saying monotony
How do you pronounce monotony?
Say muh-NOT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑtəni/. In British English it is /məˈnɒtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monotony?
Monotony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT). Broken into parts: muh · NOT · uh · nee.
Is monotony 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 /məˈnɒtəni/ (muh-NOT-uh-nee).