How to Pronounce Monolingual

To pronounce "monolingual", say MON-ol-ing-ual — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

MON-ol-ing-ual

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💡 Tip for remembering “monolingual”

"monolingual" has 4 syllables: mon-ol-ing-ual. It rhymes with bilingual and dingwall, if that helps it stick.

What does monolingual mean?

noun

  1. A person who knows or uses only a single language; a monoglot

adjective

  1. Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

Synonyms

unilingual

Antonyms

multilingualplurilingual

Words that rhyme with monolingual

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bilingualdingwall

Related words

unilingualenglishmonoglotmonolectalmonoliteratehomolingualmonocentricmonolectic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monolingual"?▾

"Monolingual" has 4 syllables: mon · ol · ing · ual.

What does "monolingual" mean?▾

Monolingual: A person who knows or uses only a single language; a monoglot

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