How to pronounce bibliopoly
Say it like bib-lee-OP-uh-lee. Bibliopoly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP).
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- bib
- lee
- OP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliopoly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bib-lee-OP-uh-lee.
What does bibliopoly mean?
- Bookselling.
Where does bibliopoly come from?
From bibliopole (“bookseller”) + -poly (suffix denoting sellers in a market).
Words that rhyme with bibliopoly
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Questions about saying bibliopoly
How do you pronounce bibliopoly?
Say bib-lee-OP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪbliˈɑpəli/. In British English it is /ˌbɪbliˈɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliopoly?
Bibliopoly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP). Broken into parts: bib · lee · OP · uh · lee.
Is bibliopoly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌbɪbliˈɒpəli/ (bib-lee-OP-uh-lee).