How to Pronounce Monorail

To pronounce "monorail", say MON-or-ail — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monorail”

"monorail" has 3 syllables: mon-or-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does monorail mean?

noun

  1. A railroad system where the trains run on one rail
  2. A train running on a single rail

Words that rhyme with monorail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

double-headermonorememonotowermonorhemebi-modemonocularitymonohullmonostrand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monorail"?▾

"Monorail" has 3 syllables: mon · or · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "monorail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monorail" is /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/.

What does "monorail" mean?▾

Monorail: A railroad system where the trains run on one rail

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