How to pronounce monoxenic
Say it like mon-oh-ZEN-ik. Monoxenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN).
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- mon
- oh
- ZEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoxenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZENSay 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 monoxenic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mon-oh-ZEN-ik.
What does monoxenic mean?
- Containing a single unidentified organism
- Such an organism
Where does monoxenic come from?
From mono- + xenic.
Words that rhyme with monoxenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monoxenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying monoxenic
How do you pronounce monoxenic?
Say mon-oh-ZEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊˈzɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈzɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoxenic?
Monoxenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN). Broken into parts: mon · oh · ZEN · ik.
Is monoxenic 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 /ˌmɒnəʊˈzɛnɪk/ (mon-oh-ZEN-ik).