How to pronounce ecumenopoleis
Say it like ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ayz. Ecumenopoleis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOP).
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- ek
- yoo
- meh
- NOP
- ol
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecumenopoleis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ecumenopoleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ayz.
What does ecumenopoleis mean?
- plural of ecumenopolis
Questions about saying ecumenopoleis
How do you pronounce ecumenopoleis?
Say ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ayz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkjumɛˈnɑpɑleɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpɒleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecumenopoleis?
Ecumenopoleis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOP). Broken into parts: ek · yoo · meh · NOP · ol · ayz.
Is ecumenopoleis 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 /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpɒleɪz/ (ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ayz).