How to pronounce monoxylous
Say it like muh-NOK-sih-lus. Monoxylous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- muh
- NOK
- sih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoxylous 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.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monoxylous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOK-sih-lus.
What does monoxylous mean?
- Made from a single piece of wood.“a monoxylous canoe”
Questions about saying monoxylous
How do you pronounce monoxylous?
Say muh-NOK-sih-lus. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑksɪləs/. In British English it is /məˈnɒksɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoxylous?
Monoxylous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: muh · NOK · sih · lus.
Is monoxylous 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 /məˈnɒksɪləs/ (muh-NOK-sih-lus).