How to pronounce supermonogamy
Say it like SYOO-per-muh-nah-guh-mee. Supermonogamy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO).
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- SYOO
- per
- muh
- nah
- guh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supermonogamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supermonogamy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SYOO-puh-muh-nog-uh-mee.
What does supermonogamy mean?
- The ideal that a person should or will only have one sexual/romantic partner in their lifetime.“The notion of soulmates reinforces the myth of supermonogamy.”
Where does supermonogamy come from?
Coined in 2004 by Elizabeth Emens from super- + monogamy.
Questions about saying supermonogamy
How do you pronounce supermonogamy?
Say SYOO-per-muh-nah-guh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsjupɚməˌnɑɡəmi/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːpəməˌnɒɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supermonogamy?
Supermonogamy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO). Broken into parts: SYOO · per · muh · nah · guh · mee.
Is supermonogamy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsjuːpəməˌnɒɡəmi/ (SYOO-puh-muh-nog-uh-mee).