adj
Uncommon
mono
MON-oh
Mono (adj) means having a single audio channel, as opposed to stereo. Example: “The old radio only played in mono.”
adj
1
Having a single audio channel, as opposed to stereo.
"The old radio only played in mono."
"Because many in the audience were very close to one of the speakers, the DJ decided to play the music in mono."
How to use mono
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound recorded or played through one channel rather than split across two (stereo).
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Common pairings
mono sound
recorded in mono
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Word forms
- Plural
- monos
- Comparative
- more mono
- Superlative
- most mono
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The old radio only played in _____.
Etymology
A shortening of "monophonic."
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What does “mono” mean?
The word “mono” means having a single audio channel, as opposed to stereo. In plain terms, sound recorded or played through one channel rather than split across two (stereo).
How do you pronounce “mono”?
“Mono” is pronounced MON-oh (/ˈmɑ.noʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mono” in a sentence?
Here is “mono” used in a sentence: “The old radio only played in mono.”
What part of speech is “mono”?
“Mono” is an adjective.
Is “mono” a common word?
“Mono” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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