American English
/ˈmɑ.nəˌtɛɹ.i/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
relating to money, especially its value or use
In “monetary,” the second syllable is weak and short: /ˈmɑ.nəˌtɛɹ.i/. Do not give it the main beat.
relating to money, especially its value or use
The plan offers monetary benefits.
We need to consider the monetary cost.
Monetary is more formal than financial in many everyday contexts.
monetary value · monetary cost · monetary compensation
monetary + noun
the monetary value of + noun
relating to a country's money supply, currency, or central-bank policy
The government changed its monetary policy.
Monetary stability supports economic growth.
monetary policy · monetary system · monetary stability
monetary + noun