monophthong
nounHow many syllables in monophthong?
There are 3 syllables in the word monophthong.How to pronounce monophthong:
Definition of monophthong:
- monophthong (noun):
- a vowel sound that throughout its duration has a single constant articulatory position
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- filter-tipped
- constitute
- venerate
- shortcoming
- reposes
- realty
- pugilist
- despotic
- antarctic
- vendible
- subfreezing
- scarier
- relying
- noisier
- adequate
- worthiest
- unconcern
- squealing
- schematize
- mismatched
- messenger
- mafia
- coincided
- zealously
- twenty-one
- squeamish
- produces
- injustice
- beliers
- subsidize
- effulgence
- attracted
- travelling
- inanely
- firewood
- crunchiness
- apprehend
- amorous
- surmounted
- refection
- insulter
- creamiest
- bridesmaid
- field-holler
- coalesced
- memorized
- kowtowing
- hastening
- besieging
- squeaking
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
The smallest words consist of just one syllable, known as monosyllabic words, e.g., 'cat'.
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