How to Pronounce Monochrome

To pronounce "monochrome", say MON-ochr-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monochrome”

"monochrome" has 4 syllables: mon-ochr-om-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does monochrome mean?

noun

  1. A black and white image, especially such a photograph.
  2. A painting executed in shades of a single colour.

adjective

  1. Having only one colour.
  2. Representing colours with shades of gray.

Words that rhyme with monochrome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloamcatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

Related words

monochromaticcolouredcoloredcolorfulmonochromousblack-and-whiteblackmono

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monochrome"?▾

"Monochrome" has 4 syllables: mon · ochr · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "monochrome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monochrome" is /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/.

What does "monochrome" mean?▾

Monochrome: A black and white image, especially such a photograph.

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