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monologue

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/ · UK /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/

monologue means: A long speech by one person, especially in a play, film, or conversation.

noun

ONE PERSON SPEAKINGB2

A long speech by one person, especially in a play, film, or conversation.

  • The actor performed a short monologue.
  • Her question prompted a long monologue about his childhood.
  • Which monologue will you choose for the audition?

Similar words: soliloquy

Opposites: dialogue

Common phrases: dramatic monologue, perform a monologue, long monologue

Questions about monologue

What does monologue mean?

A long speech by one person, especially in a play, film, or conversation.

What is monologue in other languages?

Türkçe: monolog · Español: monólogo · Français: monologue · Deutsch: Monolog · Italiano: monologo · 日本語: 独白

How do you pronounce monologue?

In American English /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/; in British English /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/.

How do you use monologue in a sentence?

The actor performed a short monologue. Her question prompted a long monologue about his childhood.

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