To pronounce "monotonous", say mon-OT-on-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /məˈnɑtənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/məˈnɑtənəs/
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/mənˈɒtənəs/
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adjective
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To pronounce "monotonous", say mon-OT-on-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /məˈnɑtənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Monotonous" has 4 syllables: mon · ot · on · ous.
The IPA transcription of "monotonous" is /məˈnɑtənəs/.
Monotonous: Having an unvarying pitch or tone.
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