How to Pronounce Mononym

To pronounce "mononym", say MON-onym — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

MON-onym

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💡 Tip for remembering “mononym”

"mononym" has 2 syllables: mon-onym.

What does mononym mean?

noun

  1. A single name by which a person, thing etc is known.

    “The singer-songwriter Madonna Louise Ciccone is known by the mononym Madonna.”

  2. A single term for a thing or concept, allowing for no synonyms.

Synonyms

monomialmononommononomialuninym

Antonyms

polynym

Related words

mononymyuninymidionymautonymorthonymnicknametelonymalethonym

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mononym"?▾

"Mononym" has 2 syllables: mon · onym.

What does "mononym" mean?▾

Mononym: A single name by which a person, thing etc is known.

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