How to pronounce monotreme
Say it like MON-uh-treem. Monotreme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- treem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monotreme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay 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.
- treemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monotreme
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-treem.
What does monotreme mean?
- Any of the order Monotremata of mammals that lay eggs and have single orifices for urogenital and digestive functions (cloaca); an echidna, platypus or one of their extinct relatives.
- Having a single trema, or aperture.
Where does monotreme come from?
From mono- (“one”) + -treme (“hole”).
Questions about saying monotreme
How do you pronounce monotreme?
Say MON-uh-treem. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnətrim/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnətrim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monotreme?
Monotreme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · treem.
Is monotreme 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 /ˈmɒnətrim/ (MON-uh-treem).