About "monolith"
How to Split "monolith" into Syllables
The word monolith is divided into 3 syllables: mo·no·lith. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mo — 1st syllable
- no — 2nd syllable
- lith — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of monolith:
- IPA: /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/
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📖 Definitions
- monolith (third-person singular simple present monoliths, present participle monolithing, simple past and past participle monolithed)
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📚 Word Origin & History
The noun is borrowed from French monolithe (“object made from a single block of stone”), from Middle French monolythe (“made from a single block of stone”) (rare), and from their etymon Latin monolithus (“made from a single block of stone”), from Ancient Greek μονόλιθος (monólithos, “made from a single block of stone”), from μονο- (mono-, prefix meaning ‘alone; single’) (from μόνος (mónos, “alone; only, unique”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *me...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare monolith with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| monolith | 3 | mo·no·lith |
| mulatto | 3 | mu-lat-to |
| mildew | 2 | mil-dew |
| moult | 1 | moult |
| mold | 1 | mold |
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