How to pronounce monzo
Say it like MON-zoh. Monzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monzo 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.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of monzo
- 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-zoh.
What does monzo mean?
- In microtonal music, a vector that represents the prime factorization of a particular just intonation interval.
Words that rhyme with monzo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monzo.
Questions about saying monzo
How do you pronounce monzo?
Say MON-zoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnzoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monzo?
Monzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · zoh.
Is monzo 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 /ˈmɒnzəʊ/ (MON-zoh).