Proper Pronunciation Guide
monotonous
[mə nɑt̚ ṇ əs]
Tips:
- Pronounce the first letter “o” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Pronounce the second letter “o” as /ɑ/ and stress it.
- Stop-but-do-not-exlode the letter “t”—/t̚ /, which is followed immediately by the syllabic “n”—/n̩/, which by itself forms the third syllable, thereby making this word four syllables.
- Link the “n” into the final, or fourth, syllable [əs].
Practice Sentences:
Working on an assembly line can be monotonous. | |
This is a very monotonous exercise. |
Definition:
(adjective) Repetitious and boring.