How to Pronounce Monotone

To pronounce "monotone", say MON-ot-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monotone”

"monotone" has 4 syllables: mon-ot-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does monotone mean?

noun

  1. A single unvaried tone of speech or a sound.

    “When Tima felt like her parents were treating her like a servant, she would speak in monotone and act as though she were a robot.”

  2. A piece of writing in one strain throughout.

verb

  1. To speak in a monotone.

adjective

  1. (of speech or a sound) Having a single unvaried pitch.
  2. Being, or having the salient properties of, a monotone function.

    “The function f(x):=x^3 is monotone on \R, while g(x):=x^2 is not.”

Words that rhyme with monotone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

monotonousmonotonicunmusicalunmelodicunmelodiousdroningdronechant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monotone"?▾

"Monotone" has 4 syllables: mon · ot · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "monotone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monotone" is /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/.

What does "monotone" mean?▾

Monotone: A single unvaried tone of speech or a sound.

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