Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

monaco

/ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.65 in modern English

Syllables: mona-co
IPA: /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A city-state in Western Europe. Official name: Principality of Monaco.

Example Sentences

"[…]they determined to aſſayle the borough of Monaco, whiche Lucian Grimault poſſeſſed, eyther in regarde of a common hatred borne againſt all gentlemen of Genes, or els for that the borowe is of great importance for the citie, hauing his ſituation vpon the ſea in a place of great conueniencie: or at leaſt for certaine particular hatreds, ſince he to whome falleth the power and government of that place, abſteineth very hardly from pyracies and robbing by the ſea, the ſituation giving fauoar and oportunitie to ſuche actions: or laſtly, becauſe (as they ſuggeſted) that borough apperteined rightfully to the common weale."
"The Republick of Genoua poſſeſſeth the Eaſtern and Weſtern Coaſts of Genoua, formerly called Liguria, where are Genoua, Savona, Noli, Ventimiglia, Genoua's &c. 2. The Iſle of Corſe. That of Capaia. 4. The Marquiſate of Final, bought in 1712 from the Emperor for 1200000 Crowns; but the Principality of Monaco belongs to a particular Prince under the Protection of France; and that of Oneglia belongs to the Duke of Savoy."
"Holly followed the Italian coast up to Monaco, and from there across the Alps to France."

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Μόνοικος (Mónoikos), which is of unknown (possibly Ligurian) origin. The name was associated at an early date with Hercules, who had a temple here, and was said to mean “he who dwells alone”; see μόνος (mónos) and οἰκέω (oikéō).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: Μόνοικος

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/
British English: /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/

Derived Forms

Monacan

Phrases

Countries of the world

Frequently Paired Words

Monégasque Countries of the world

Rhymes With

taco

Questions

How do you pronounce monaco?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/.
What does monaco mean?: A city-state in Western Europe. Official name: Principality of Monaco.
Where does monaco come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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