How to pronounce monotype
Say it like MON-uh-type. Monotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monotype 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.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monotype
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-type.
What does monotype mean?
- A print made by creating the design using oil paint or printer's ink on metal or glass, then transferring the image directly to paper.
- The technique of making such prints.
- A monotypic taxon.
- To produce a monotype of.
Where does monotype come from?
From mono- + type or mono- + -type.
Questions about saying monotype
How do you pronounce monotype?
Say MON-uh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monotype?
Monotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · type.
Is monotype 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 /ˈmɒnəˌtaɪp/ (MON-uh-type).