Monomastigate is a word derived from two Greek roots - monos, meaning one, and mastix, meaning whip. It is phonetically spelled as /ˌmɒnəʊˈmæstɪɡeɪt/. The word monomastigate means to whip or strike with a single whip. It is a rare word and is not commonly used in everyday language. The spelling of this unusual word can be a challenge due to the various consonants and the complex vowel sounds, but the IPA phonetic transcription makes it easier to understand and pronounce correctly.