How many syllables in "monotonous"?

"monotonous" has 4 syllabes (mo - not - o - nous).

How to divide "monotonous"?

"monotonous" divides into 4 parts: mo · not · o · nous.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (mo... not... o... nous) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"monotonous": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:mo·not·o·nous

Accent principal

mo-NOT-o-nous(mo · not · o · nous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "monotonous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈnɒtənəs⁄

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Syllabesmo·not·o·nous

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How many syllables in "monotonous"?: "monotonous" has 4 syllabes (mo - not - o - nous).
How to divide "monotonous"?: "monotonous" divides into 4 parts: mo · not · o · nous.
Where is the stress in "monotonous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "monotonous"?: Say each syllable slowly (mo... not... o... nous) and listen on SayItVid.