How to Pronounce Monochord

To pronounce "monochord", say MON-och-ord — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MON-och-ord

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"monochord" has 3 syllables: mon-och-ord.

What does monochord mean?

noun

  1. A musical instrument for experimenting with the mathematical relations of musical sounds, consisting of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which can be moved, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them.
  2. A stringed instrument with only one string.

Synonyms

kanon

Related words

chordophoneharmonichordglassichordwindchimearmonicaconcertina

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monochord"?▾

"Monochord" has 3 syllables: mon · och · ord.

What does "monochord" mean?▾

Monochord: A musical instrument for experimenting with the mathematical relations of musical sounds, consisting of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which can be moved, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them.

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