All words
word

Monogamy

Muh-NAH-guh-mee

/mʌˈnɑːɡʌmiː/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

monogamy

Dictionary meaning

The practive of having only one spouse at a time.

Examples

  • Monogamy is commonly practiced in America.

Synonyms: monogamousness

People also look up

Serendipity

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

Petrichor

PET-ri-kor

Pulchritude

PUL-kri-tood

Ennui

ahn-WEE

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Monogamy” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction