HOW TO PRONOUNCE
monetary
/ˈmɑnəˌtɛɹi/
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Put the primary stress on “mon.”
Keep the opening vowel strongest, with a light second syllable and an unstressed final ee.
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The article discusses monetary policy.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does monetary mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmɑnəˌtɛɹi/
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We honor the artist for what he does and never because of the monetary considerations which follow his creation.
The measure of that restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profit.
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The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profit.
The country's immediate economic challenge is an acute financial crisis that is undermining monetary stability and preventing disbursement of foreign development assistance.
In short, the true value of a thing is invariable in its algebraic expression, although it may vary in its monetary expression.