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monotonous

How many syllables in monotonous?

  4 syllables

Divide monotonous into syllables:   mo-not-o-nous
Stressed syllable in monotonous:   mo-not-o-nous
How to pronounce monotonous:   muh-not-n-us
How to say monotonous:

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Synonyms for monotonous


1 syllable
  • drab
  • dull
  • dry
  • flat
2 syllables
  • boring
  • humdrum
  • droning
  • routine
3 syllables
4 syllables
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