monetary

/ˈmʌnɪtəri/

Syllables mon·e·tar·y

Stress MON-e-tar-y

Phonics Breakdown

mon

/mʌn/

short u

e

/ɪ/

schwa

tar

/tər/

rhotic ar

y

/i/

long y

Meaning

relating to money, currency, or financial matters

Sound Reference

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mon=/mʌn/(money) + e=/ɪ/(rabbit) + tar=/tər/(better) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The central bank adjusted its monetary policy.