How to Pronounce Monolith

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɒnlɪθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monolith”

"monolith" has 3 syllables: mon-ol-ith. It rhymes with pith and forthwith, if that helps it stick.

What does monolith mean?

noun

  1. A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
  2. Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.

verb

  1. To create (something) as, or convert (one or more things) into, a monolith.

Antonyms

chimerapolylith

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Words that rhyme with monolith

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pithforthwithwrithemythscythewithblacksmithgrithwitheherewithlocksmithwordsmith

Related words

colossuscolumnslabmonumentcoladiscoverymegalithobelisk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monolith"?▾

"Monolith" has 3 syllables: mon · ol · ith.

What is the IPA transcription of "monolith"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monolith" is /ˈmɒnlɪθ/.

What does "monolith" mean?▾

Monolith: A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

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