How to Pronounce Monologue

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

MON-ol-og-ue

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💡 Tip for remembering “monologue”

"monologue" has 4 syllables: mon-ol-og-ue. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does monologue mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.
  2. A long series of comic stories and jokes as an entertainment.

verb

  1. To deliver a monologue.

Synonyms

soliloquymonologize

Antonyms

dialogue

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Words that rhyme with monologue

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agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogepiloguedialogueflogjogsmog

Related words

soliloquytalklectureorationaddressspeechtiradehomily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monologue"?▾

"Monologue" has 4 syllables: mon · ol · og · ue.

What does "monologue" mean?▾

Monologue: (authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

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