How to Pronounce "monosyllabic"
word
ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk
mon-uh-si-LAB-ik
mˌɒnəʊsɪlˈæbɪk
mon-uh-si-LAB-ik
Definition
A word or utterance consisting of only one syllable; also used to describe someone who speaks using very short, simple responses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk
British English
mˌɒnəʊsɪlˈæbɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mon-uh-si-LAB-ik
UK
mon-uh-si-LAB-ik
Listen in Context
The word "yes" is monosyllabic.
He gave a monosyllabic answer to every question.
"Cat" is a monosyllabic word.
She was in a bad mood and stayed monosyllabic all evening.