How to Pronounce Monitor

To pronounce "monitor", say MON-it-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒnɨtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɒnɨtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monitor”

"monitor" has 3 syllables: mon-it-or.

What does monitor mean?

noun

  1. Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.

    “The camp monitors look after the children during the night, when the teachers are asleep.”

  2. A device that detects and informs on the presence, quantity, etc., of something.

verb

  1. To watch over; to guard.

Synonyms

overseesupervisetrack

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Related words

superviseproctorreminderadmonishervaransupervisedmanageassistant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monitor"?▾

"Monitor" has 3 syllables: mon · it · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "monitor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monitor" is /ˈmɒnɨtə/.

What does "monitor" mean?▾

Monitor: Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.

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