How to Pronounce Monoecious

To pronounce "monoecious", say MON-oec-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈniː.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/məˈniː.ʃəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “monoecious”

"monoecious" has 3 syllables: mon-oec-ious. It rhymes with synoecious, if that helps it stick.

What does monoecious mean?

adjective

  1. (invertebrate) Having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, either in different flowers or in the same or different flowers; hermaphrodite.

Words that rhyme with monoecious

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synoecious

Related words

moneciousmonoicousdioecioussynoeciouspolygamodioecioustrimonoeciousdioicousdioeceous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monoecious"?▾

"Monoecious" has 3 syllables: mon · oec · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "monoecious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monoecious" is /məˈniː.ʃəs/.

What does "monoecious" mean?▾

Monoecious: (invertebrate) Having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, either in different flowers or in the same or different flowers; hermaphrodite.

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