How to Pronounce Monotony

To pronounce "monotony", say MON-ot-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈnɒtəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/məˈnɒtəni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monotony”

"monotony" has 3 syllables: mon-ot-ony. It rhymes with botany and cottony, if that helps it stick.

What does monotony mean?

noun

  1. Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.
  2. The property of a monotonic function.

Synonyms

boredomsameness

Antonyms

polytony

Words that rhyme with monotony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

botanycottonyneotenypaleobotanybottony

Related words

samenessrepetitivenesstediumdullnessboredomuniformitybanalitycolorlessness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monotony"?▾

"Monotony" has 3 syllables: mon · ot · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "monotony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monotony" is /məˈnɒtəni/.

What does "monotony" mean?▾

Monotony: Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.

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