Monolog vs. Monologue
Use “monologue” as the broadly recognized default; “monolog” is an accepted US variant in sources that recognize it. The spelling variants refer to the same core noun senses; this page does not treat them as different literary forms.
Use “monologue” as the broadly recognized default; “monolog” is an accepted US variant in sources that recognize it.
Key details
Further guidance
Core difference
Use “monologue” as the broadly recognized default; “monolog” is an accepted US variant in sources that recognize it.
Fast Test
House style, publication convention, or quoted material may determine which accepted spelling to keep.
Usage Boundary
The spelling variants refer to the same core noun senses; this page does not treat them as different literary forms.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Monologue — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Direct dictionary evidence for monologue and the additional US spelling monolog.