mononcle

\mɔ.nɔ̃k\

/\mɔ.nɔ̃k\/ noun

By · According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA) ·

The verdict

“mononcle” is an uncommon French word, ranked #96,144 in French word frequency and used as a noun.

#96,144
frequency rank, French
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Oncle.

Key facts for mononcle
PropertyValue
Headwordmononcle
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\mɔ.nɔ̃k\
Letters8
Frequency rank#96,144
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “mononcle” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). mononcle lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for mononcle is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \mɔ.nɔ̃k\. Corpus data places it at rank #96,144 in overall French word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for mononcle, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is mononcle, spelled M-O-N-O-N-C-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Oncle.
  2. 2
    Personne hors de la famille pour laquelle quelqu’un de plus jeune a une affection de type filial.
  3. 3
    (Par plaisanterie ou par imitation du langage des enfants) Appellation désignant un oncle, utilisée aussi par les adultes.
  4. 4
    Personne un peu ringarde, ayant une mentalité d’une autre époque.
  5. 5
    Personne qui a ou semble avoir un âge avancé et qui se montre lente, inoffensive et sans envergure.
  6. 6
    Désigne l’oncle d’un de ses parents référence nécessaire (résoudre le problème).

Synonyms

tontonbeauf

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "mononcle"?
"mononcle" is spelled M-O-N-O-N-C-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is \mɔ.nɔ̃k\.
What does "mononcle" mean?
As a noun, "mononcle" means: Oncle.
How do you pronounce "mononcle"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "mononcle" is \mɔ.nɔ̃k\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "mononcle" come from?
"mononcle" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “mononcle”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is M-O-N-O-N-C-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \mɔ.nɔ̃k\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list