How to pronounce duopoly
Say it like doo-OP-uh-lee. Duopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OP).
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- doo
- OP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duopoly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 duopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dyoo-OP-uh-lee.
What does duopoly mean?
- An economic condition in which two sellers exert most control over the market of a commodity.
- The domination of a field of endeavor by two entities or people.“First past the post voting has long maintained American politics as an effective duopoly where power simply alternates between two main parties.”
- A situation in which two or more radio or television stations in the same city or community share common ownership.
Where does duopoly come from?
From duo- (prefix meaning ‘two’) + -poly (suffix meaning ‘pertaining to the number of sellers in a market’), by analogy with monopoly.
Words that rhyme with duopoly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duopoly.
Questions about saying duopoly
How do you pronounce duopoly?
Say doo-OP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /duˈɑpəli/. In British English it is /djuːˈɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duopoly?
Duopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OP). Broken into parts: doo · OP · uh · lee.
Is duopoly 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 /djuːˈɒpəli/ (dyoo-OP-uh-lee).