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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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What does monetary mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmɑnəˌtɛɹi/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈmɑnɪˌtɛɹi//ˈmʌnəˌtɛɹi/
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We honor the artist for what he does and never because of the monetary considerations which follow his creation.
Walter Dill ScottIncreasing Human Efficiency in Business A Contribution to the Psychology of BusinessProject Gutenberg ebook #1319
The measure of that restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profit.
Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) RooseveltInaugural Address of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Given in Washington, D.C. March 4th, 1933Project Gutenberg ebook #104
More book examples (3)
The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profit.
United States. PresidentsUnited States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to George W. BushProject Gutenberg ebook #925
The country's immediate economic challenge is an acute financial crisis that is undermining monetary stability and preventing disbursement of foreign development assistance.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1993 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #87
In short, the true value of a thing is invariable in its algebraic expression, although it may vary in its monetary expression.
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonWhat is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of GovernmentProject Gutenberg ebook #360