How to pronounce monovalent
Say it like mah-nuh-VAY-lunt. Monovalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- mah
- nuh
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monovalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monovalent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-VAY-lunt.
What does monovalent mean?
- univalent.
- Any univalent substance.
Where does monovalent come from?
From mono- + -valent.
Words that rhyme with monovalent
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Questions about saying monovalent
How do you pronounce monovalent?
Say mah-nuh-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monovalent?
Monovalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · VAY · lunt.
Is monovalent 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 /ˌmɒnəˈveɪlənt/ (mon-uh-VAY-lunt).