How to Pronounce Monotreme

To pronounce "monotreme", say MON-otr-em-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈmɒnətɹiːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “monotreme”

"monotreme" has 4 syllables: mon-otr-em-e.

What does monotreme mean?

noun

  1. A mammal that lays eggs and has a single urogenital and digestive orifice. Only the echidnas and platypuses are included in this group

adjective

  1. (of a pollen grain) Having a single trema, or aperture.

Synonyms

1-trememonoaperturate

Related words

prototherianmonopisthocotyleanmonophageimplacentaleutypomyidplatypusmonodactylidmonommid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monotreme"?▾

"Monotreme" has 4 syllables: mon · otr · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "monotreme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monotreme" is /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/.

What does "monotreme" mean?▾

Monotreme: A mammal that lays eggs and has a single urogenital and digestive orifice. Only the echidnas and platypuses are included in this group

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